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February 23, 2017
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February 23, 2017
Introducing Healthcare Practitioners (Physicians, Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants) to Career Choices and Opportunities in the Nursing Home (Post-Acute and Long-Term Care) Setting
JAMDA
February 22, 2017
Physical Exercise, Cognition, and Function in Older People
JAMDA
February 22, 2017
Physical Function Differences Between the Stages From Normal Cognition to Moderate Alzheimer Disease
We investigated the differences in the physical function test results across stages from normal cognition (NC) to moderate Alzheimer disease (AD) and how risk factors of physical function decline are correlated with the physical function test results.
JAMDA
February 22, 2017
Clinical Use of Curcumin in Depression: A Meta-Analysis
There is growing interest in the use of curcumin, a plant polyphenol with potent anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and neuroprotective properties, as a novel antidepressant. Clinical trials have yielded conflicting conclusions pertaining to its effectiveness in depression. A meta-analysis of the topic, whic...
JAMDA
February 22, 2017
Using Prompted Voiding to Manage Urinary Incontinence in Nursing Homes: Can It Be Sustained?
Studies reporting prompted voiding (PV) interventions were of short duration and were delivered by research personnel rather than nursing home staff. This study examined the effectiveness of the use of PV by nursing home staff in managing urinary incontinence among residents over a 6-month period.
JAMDA
February 22, 2017
Prevalence of Pain in Nursing Home Residents: The Role of Dementia Stage and Dementia Subtypes
To study pain prevalence, pain type, and its pharmacological treatment in Dutch nursing home residents in relation to dementia subtype and dementia severity.
JAMDA
February 22, 2017
Zopiclone Use and Risk of Fractures in Older People: Population-Based Study
The primary objective was to evaluate the risk of fractures associated with use of zopiclone, a new Z-hypnotic, in a population-based cohort of older people in New Zealand (NZ) in a real-world setting. The secondary objective was to examine a nonlinear relationship with age and risk for fractures in zopicl...
JAMDA
February 22, 2017
Accuracy of Teledentistry for Diagnosing Dental Pathology Using Direct Examination as a Gold Standard: Results of the Tel-e-dent Study of Older Adults Living in Nursing Homes
Dental neglect and high levels of unmet dental needs are becoming increasingly prevalent among elderly residents of long-term care facilities, although frail, elderly, and dependent populations are the most in need of professional dental care. Little is known about the validity of teledentistry for diagnos...
JAMDA
February 22, 2017