Long-term opioid therapy (LTOT) in older adults poses risks of cognitive and functional decline. This study aimed to identify factors associated with home health admission within 1 year of LTOT initiation among Medicare-enrolled older adults.
The 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule finalized a small increase in the conversion factor but made significant practice expense (PE) adjustments that will directly affect clinicians practicing in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and nursing facilities (NFs). CMS’ new PE methodology reduces i...
To evaluate the impact of shared decision making (SDM) on successful long-term care (LTC) service utilization and early readmissions among high-risk hospitalized patients.
Reducing sedentary behavior (SB) is essential for improving health outcomes among older adults. However, much is still unknown about factors influencing SB in this population. This study aimed to identify the factors associated with SB reduction among older adults based on the Capability, Opportunity, Moti...
Cognitive impairment has become a significant global public health challenge. Reminiscence therapy is a promising nonpharmacologic intervention, but its impact on people with cognitive impairment and their caregivers remains unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of reminiscence therapy on...
To identify the components of advance care planning (ACP) programs implemented in nursing homes, evaluate the range of associated end-of-life (EoL) outcomes for individuals with dementia and their caregivers, and assess their overall effectiveness.
Our objective was to establish consensus-guided expectations for primary care physician (PCP) commitment in Canadian long-term care (LTC) homes, developing a comprehensive framework for this multifaceted concept.
To evaluate trends and correlates of adherence to moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) guidelines through regular MVPA and the weekend warrior (WW) pattern among US adults from 1997 to 2018.