To compare the immunogenicity and safety between full-dose (15 μg) intramuscular (IM) and full-dose (15 μg) intradermal (ID) immunization of the trivalent influenza vaccine in nursing home older adults.
The Veterans Affairs Saint Louis University Mental Status (SLUMS) examination is a screening tool that has the sensitivity to detect mild neurocognitive impairment and dementia. This study explores patients' cognitive impairment trajectories based on the SLUMS examination score changes after 7.5 years...
To evaluate the feasibility of implementing an interdisciplinary, multifaceted knowledge translation intervention within long-term care (LTC) and to identify any challenges that should be considered in designing future studies.
Using data from the Hong Kong Mr and Ms Os study, we validated the SARC-F against 3 consensus definitions of sarcopenia from Europe, Asia, and an international group, and compared the ability of all 4 measures to predict 4-year physical limitation, walking speed, and repeated chair stands.
To explore determinants of behavior change maintenance of a physically active lifestyle in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) 8–11 months after completion of a 4-month outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation program.
The purpose of the study was to examine the frequency of burdensome care transitions at the end of life, the difference between different types of residential care facilities, and the changes occurring between 2002 and 2008.