We developed the Enhancing Advance Care Planning, Geriatric Care and End-of-Life Care Acute Care Team (EAGLEcareACT) program that provided structured training, care pathways, and teleconsultation to nursing homes (NHs). This study examined the association between EAGLEcareACT participation and appropriate ...
Bereaved informal care partners are at a risk of developing symptoms of prolonged grief, depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder. This meta-analytic review investigated whether certain predeath psychological factors heighten these risks.
The number of US states operating Medicaid managed long-term services and supports (MLTSS) programs grew from 8 to 24 between 2004 and 2019, driven by the challenges of an aging population. Significant heterogeneity exists across states in program features, structure, and spending. This study examined whet...
Family ratings of quality of end-of-life (EOL) care increased up to 2019 in a previous study on Dutch nursing home residents with dementia, while quality of dying did not. This study examines if these trends have continued based on newly collected data (2019–2024).
Body weight changes have been reported to increase mortality risk in older adults. However, the prognostic significance of short-term weight changes (during 1 year), particularly for functional disability, is unclear. We aimed to clarify the association between 1-year changes in body weight and the inciden...
Microtransitions—defined as brief, nonurgent transitions in care—occur in post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) settings (eg, room changes, nonmedical outings, and medical outings). They occur at least as frequently as major transitions (eg, hospitalizations, discharges) and carry similar risks for adverse...