JAMDA
February 21, 2014
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JAMDA
February 21, 2014
Exploring the Role of Muscle Mass, Obesity, and Age in the Relationship Between Muscle Quality and Physical Function
Divergent conclusions emerge from the literature regarding the relationship between muscle quality (defined as muscle strength per unit of muscle mass) and physical function. These contrasted results may be due to the influence of factors such as age, obesity, and muscle mass itself. Consequently, the aim ...
JAMDA
February 21, 2014
A Comparative Analysis of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments for Nursing Home Residents Receiving Palliative Care: A Systematic Review
Nursing homes become important locations for palliative care. By means of comprehensive geriatric assessments (CGAs), an evaluation can be made of the different palliative care needs of nursing home residents. This review aims to identify all CGAs that can be used to assess palliative care needs in long-te...
JAMDA
February 21, 2014
Delirium Superimposed on Dementia Strongly Predicts Worse Outcomes in Older Rehabilitation Inpatients
Delirium superimposed on dementia (DSD) is common in many settings. Nonetheless, little is known about the association between DSD and clinical outcomes. The study aim was to evaluate the association between DSD and related adverse outcomes at discharge from rehabilitation and at 1-year follow-up in older ...
JAMDA
February 19, 2014
The Impact of Influenza Vaccination on Hospitalizations and Mortality Among Frail Older People
The objective of this study was to evaluate the benefits of influenza vaccination against hospitalization and mortality on frail elderly people.
JAMDA
February 19, 2014
Effects of a Multicomponent Home-Based Physical Rehabilitation Program on Mobility Recovery After Hip Fracture: A Randomized Controlled Trial
To investigate whether a home-based rehabilitation program for community-dwelling older people with recent hip fracture is more effective than standard care in improving mobility recovery and reducing disability.
JAMDA
February 19, 2014
Prevalence and Correlates of Cardiovascular Medication Use Among Nursing Home Residents With Ischemic Heart Disease: Results From the SHELTER Study
Despite being the highest group of users of many medications, older individuals remain underrepresented in clinical trials. This leaves a gap in evidence to guide management of many conditions, such as ischemic heart disease (IHD), in this population. This study aimed to describe factors associated with IH...
JAMDA
February 15, 2014
Transitions in Frailty States Among Community-Living Older Adults and Their Associated Factors
Frailty renders older individuals more prone to adverse health outcomes. Little has been reported about the transitions between the different frailty states. We attempted to examine the rate of these transitions and their associated factors.
JAMDA
February 15, 2014
Obesity Can Benefit Survival—A 9-Year Prospective Study in 1614 Chinese Nursing Home Residents
Weight loss has been considered predictive of early mortality in nursing home residents. Lower body mass index, irrespective of weight loss, has also been considered detrimental for survival in community-dwelling older persons. We examined which of the 2 is more important for survival in nursing home resid...
JAMDA
February 15, 2014
Transcranial Doppler to Measure Cerebral Blood Flow in Delirium Superimposed on Dementia. A Cohort Study
Delirium superimposed on dementia (DSD) is frequently not diagnosed, at great cost. Both delirium and dementia are associated with cerebral hypoperfusion. A switch to anaerobic glycolysis in the central nervous system during delirium compared to Alzheimer's dementia (AD) suggests greater hypoperfusion...
