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December 3, 2024
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December 3, 2024
Over- and Underuse of Proton Pump Inhibitors in Nursing Homes: A Multisite Longitudinal Cohort Study
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are used to manage excess stomach acid production and provide gastroprotection from bleeding risk-increasing drugs (BRIDs). We aimed to determine the prevalence of potentially inappropriate PPI use in nursing homes and associated factors.
JAMDA
December 3, 2024
Mitigating Deconditioning in Nursing Homes: A Feasibility and Acceptability Study of the PUSH Tool (Promoting the Autonomy through Exercise in Nursing Home)
JAMDA
December 2, 2024
Association of Indoor Environment with the Intention to Enter Nursing Homes among Older Adults with Functional Limitations in Japan
The indoor environment refers to the conditions within a building, including thermal comfort, air quality, lighting, and noise levels. However, the association between the indoor environment and the intention to enter nursing homes among older adults with functional limitations remains unclear. Therefore, ...
JAMDA
November 28, 2024
Effects of Virtual Reality–Based Activities of Daily Living Rehabilitation Training in Older Adults With Cognitive Frailty and Activities of Daily Living Impairments: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Cognitive frailty, which is notably prevalent in nursing homes, correlates with a range of adverse health outcomes; however, interventions targeting this population are scarce, particularly those addressing activities of daily living (ADLs). The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of virtua...
JAMDA
November 26, 2024
A Team Coaching Intervention for Dementia Care: Acceptability and Feasibility Study in Care Communities
In 2018, the Alzheimer's Association published the Dementia Care Practice Recommendations (DCPR) to provide guidance on quality care for professionals. This study aimed to examine the feasibility and acceptability of a consultative coaching program to increase adoption of the DCPR.
JAMDA
November 25, 2024
Clinical Predictors of Mortality in People with Severe Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia
Dementia significantly impacts quality of life, health care costs, and caregiver burden, being a leading cause of death among older adults. We investigated predictors of mortality in people with severe behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD).
JAMDA
November 18, 2024
Measurement Practice of Slow Gait Speed for Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome: A Systematic Review
Individuals with motoric cognitive risk (MCR) syndrome have a high dementia risk. However, a knowledge gap exists in the measurement procedure for slow gait speed, which is a crucial component of MCR diagnosis. The study aimed to systematically review slow gait speed measurement practices in MCR diagnosis ...
JAMDA
November 18, 2024
Nursing Home Staffing Levels and Resident Characteristics in Larger Versus Smaller Chains
To analyze patient and facility characteristics associated with smaller versus larger nursing home (NH) chains.
JAMDA
November 17, 2024