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September 17, 2020
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JAMDA
September 17, 2020
Emerging Challenges and Opportunities for Home Health Care in the Time of COVID-19
Podcast
September 17, 2020
JAMDA On-The-Go | September 2020
JAMDA
September 16, 2020
Initiation of Psycholeptic Medication During Hospitalization With Recommendation for Discontinuation After Discharge
Psycholeptic drugs have been used in the older population for years, especially to control delirium and neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) of dementia. However, data from the literature confirm that the prolonged use of psycholeptics may be responsible for adverse reactions in older patients. The aim of this ...
JAMDA
September 16, 2020
Grip Strength and Demographic Variables Estimate Appendicular Muscle Mass Better Than Bioelectrical Impedance in Taiwanese Older Persons
This study aimed to develop an equation model combining physical fitness and anthropometric parameters and compare its results with those of bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA)-measured lean mass (LM) using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)-measured appendicular muscle mass (AMM) as reference. ...
JAMDA
September 16, 2020
Improvements in Antibiotic Appropriateness for Cystitis in Older Nursing Home Residents: A Quality Improvement Study With Randomized Assignment
To determine the impact of an educational quality improvement initiative on the appropriateness of antibiotic prescribing restricted to uncomplicated cystitis in older noncatheterized nursing home residents.
JAMDA
September 15, 2020
Care Is Needed to Apply Hypertension Guidelines to Community-Living Older Adults Aged 60 Years and Over
JAMDA
September 15, 2020
Predictors of In-Hospital Mortality in Older Patients With COVID-19: The COVIDAge Study
To determine predictors of in-hospital mortality related to COVID-19 in older patients.
JAMDA
September 15, 2020
Observation of Hand Hygiene Practices in Home Health Care
To describe nurse hand hygiene practices in the home health care (HHC) setting, nurse adherence to hand hygiene guidelines, and factors associated with hand hygiene opportunities during home care visits.
JAMDA
September 15, 2020
Care Transitions to the Community From Veterans Affairs Nursing Homes: Experiences of Social Connection and Disconnection
This study aimed to further knowledge of older Veterans’ experiences with transitioning to the community from Veterans Affairs nursing homes (Community Living Centers or CLCs) with emphasis on social functioning.
