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October 8, 2020
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JAMDA
October 8, 2020
Rapid Assessment at Hospital Admission of Mortality Risk From COVID-19: The Role of Functional Status
To evaluate the role of functional status along with other used clinical factors on the occurrence of death in patients hospitalized with COVID-19.
JAMDA
October 7, 2020
Recommendations for Welcoming Back Nursing Home Visitors During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Results of a Delphi Panel
Nursing homes became epicenters of COVID-19 in the spring of 2020. Due to the substantial case fatality rates within congregate settings, federal agencies recommended restrictions to family visits. Six months into the COVID-19 pandemic, these largely remain in place. The objective of this study was to gene...
JAMDA
October 7, 2020
Factors Associated With 30-Day Rehospitalization and Mortality in Older Patients After a Pneumonia Admission
Short-term rehospitalization and mortality are common events in older patients after a pneumonia admission, yet little knowledge exists on how to identify the patients at risk of these events. This knowledge is needed to ensure that health care attention is given to those with the highest needs. We therefo...
Podcast
October 5, 2020
AMDA On-The-Go | Understanding Long-Term Care Residents’ Perceptions on Interdisciplinary Care Plan Meetings
JAMDA
October 5, 2020
Burnout and Associated Factors Among Health Care Workers in Singapore During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The strain on health care systems due to the COVID-19 pandemic has led to increased psychological distress among health care workers (HCWs). As this global crisis continues with little signs of abatement, we examine burnout and associated factors among HCWs.
JAMDA
October 1, 2020
Estimates of Geriatric Delirium Frequency in Noncardiac Surgeries and Its Evaluation Across the Years: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Delirium is an acute neuropsychiatric syndrome associated with poor outcomes. Older adults undergoing surgery have a higher risk of manifesting perioperative delirium, particularly those having associated comorbidities. It remains unclear whether delirium frequency varies across surgical settings and if it...
JAMDA
September 30, 2020
Relationship of Frailty Markers and Socioeconomic Status to Incidence of Depressive Symptoms in a Community Cohort
This study aimed to examine the relationship between frailty markers and socioeconomic status (SES) to incidence of depressive symptoms using a nationally representative sample of middle-age and older adults.
JAMDA
September 30, 2020
Cognitive Function Improvements Mediate Exercise Intervention Effects on Physical Performance in Acutely Hospitalized Older Adults
An individualized, multicomponent exercise program is effective to reverse the functional and cognitive decline that frequently occur during acute care hospitalization in older patients. The aim was to determine whether improvements in cognition mediate improvements in physical function in acutely hospital...
JAMDA
September 30, 2020
