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JAMDA
October 13, 2021
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JAMDA
October 13, 2021
Potentially Inappropriate Prescribing for Prostatic Hyperplasia in Older Persons
In the context of improved medication management of older patients, we wished to evaluate the overprescription of potentially inappropriate drugs [α1-blockers and 5α-reductase inhibitors (5-ARI)] for benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH). These drugs are considered by geriatricians to increase the risk of fall...
JAMDA
October 12, 2021
Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Impact of Delirium on Hospitalized Older Adults With Dementia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
High prevalence of delirium superimposed on dementia (DSD) was previously reported, with associated negative impact on hospitalized older adults. However, data were conflicting, and no meta-analysis has been conducted. Although dementia is the leading risk factor for delirium, risk factors for DSD have not...
JAMDA
October 10, 2021
Use of Post-Acute Care by Medicare Beneficiaries With a Diagnosis of Dementia
Hospitalized patients with dementia transitioning to post-acute care may be particularly vulnerable to changes in post-acute care utilization driven by payment reforms; however, use of post-acute care in this population is incompletely understood. We sought to describe post-acute care utilization in skille...
JAMDA
October 8, 2021
Who Visits Relatives in Nursing Homes? Predictors of at Least Weekly Visiting
Within the context of a single study, assess the relative importance of the 6 factors identified in a 2019 systematic review as associated with the likelihood that family members will visit nursing home residents.
JAMDA
October 8, 2021
Factors Associated With Family Caregiver Burden of Home-Dwelling Patients With Advanced Dementia
To realize patients’ preferences for home death, this study aimed to identify factors associated with family caregiver burden of home-dwelling patients with advanced dementia and examine its relationship with end-of-life care treatment decisions.
JAMDA
October 8, 2021
Effect of a Video-Assisted Advance Care Planning Intervention on End-of-Life Health Care Transitions Among Long-Stay Nursing Home Residents
To determine the relationship between an advance care planning (ACP) video intervention, Pragmatic Trial of Video Education in Nursing Homes (PROVEN), and end-of-life health care transitions among long-stay nursing home residents with advanced illness.
JAMDA
October 8, 2021
Nursing Home Versus Community Resuscitation After Cardiac Arrest: Comparative Outcomes and Risk Factors
To investigate the characteristics and outcomes of patients who experienced cardiac arrest in nursing homes compared with those in private residences and determine prognostic factors for survival.
JAMDA
October 7, 2021
Implementation and Use of Point-of-Care C-Reactive Protein Testing in Nursing Homes
This study evaluated logistics, process data, and barriers/facilitators for the implementation and use of C-reactive protein point-of-care testing (CRP POCT) for suspected lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) in nursing home (NH) residents.
JAMDA
October 6, 2021