JAMDA
December 5, 2022
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JAMDA
December 1, 2022
Diagnostic Value of Sarcopenia Computed Tomography Metrics for Older Patients with or without Cancers with Gastrointestinal Disorders
The diagnostic utility of poor body composition measures in sarcopenia remains unclear. We hypothesize that the skeletal muscle gauge [combination of skeletal muscle index (SMI) and skeletal muscle density (SMD); SMG = SMI × SMD] would have significant diagnostic and predictive value in certain muscle regi...
JAMDA
November 25, 2022
Impact of Implementing the Preferences for Everyday Living Inventory on Nursing Home Survey Deficiencies
The purpose of this study is to expand on previous work testing the relationship between person-centered care (PCC) and quality outcomes in the nursing home (NH) setting. We explore if the Preferences for Everyday Living Inventory (PELI) implementation is a predictor of NH quality, as defined by deficienci...
JAMDA
November 25, 2022
Risk Factors for Vision Loss among Nursing Home Residents: A Cross-Sectional Analysis
Approximately 2% of older adults currently live in nursing homes. It is important that the risks for vision loss be characterized to ensure appropriate vision care is provided for nursing home patients. Our objective was to evaluate the association of age-related eye diseases (AREDs) and multimorbidities w...
JAMDA
November 24, 2022
Postsurgical Opioid Use Among Veterans Discharged to Skilled Care Facilities Compared to Veterans Discharged to Home After Orthopedic Surgery
To compare opioid use patterns among Veterans who were discharged to a skilled care facility vs home after orthopedic surgery at a VA hospital.
JAMDA
November 23, 2022
Grip Strength and Sarcopenia Predict 2-Year Cognitive Impairment in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Using the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia (AWGS2019) and the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP2) criteria, this study examined associations of sarcopenia and its components with specific domains of cognitive impairment over time.
JAMDA
November 23, 2022
Acute Muscle Mass Loss Predicts Long-Term Fatigue, Myalgia, and Health Care Costs in COVID-19 Survivors
We examined the impact of loss of skeletal muscle mass in post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection, hospital readmission rate, self-perception of health, and health care costs in a cohort of COVID-19 survivors.
JAMDA
November 21, 2022
Cognitive Frailty as a Predictor of Future Falls in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
To examine the association between cognitive frailty and the risk of future falls among older adults.
JAMDA
November 21, 2022
Handgrip Measurement Method Affects Asymmetry but Not Weakness Identification in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
The Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia (AWGS) 2019 recommends different measurement protocols for handgrip strength (HGS). We aimed to explore (1) whether these protocols induce a significant difference in HGS; (2) whether these differences be clinically meaningful; and (3) whether these protocols affect t...
JAMDA
November 18, 2022
Light Therapy to Improve Sleep Quality in Older Adults Living in Residential Long-Term Care: A Systematic Review
Because light can regulate sleep rhythms, numerous studies have investigated whether light therapy can improve sleep disorders in older people, but its efficacy remains controversial. Therefore, this systematic review aimed to examine and summarize current evidence about the efficacy of light therapy to im...
