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JAMDA
August 12, 2023
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JAMDA
August 11, 2023
Predictive Capability of 5 Sarcopenia Diagnostic Criteria for Fall Incidents in Older Japanese Women: The Otassha Study
The association between sarcopenia diagnosis according to various diagnostic criteria and falls is unclear. We examined the association between sarcopenia defined by 5 different international criteria, and fall and injurious fall numbers among older community-dwelling Japanese women.
JAMDA
August 11, 2023
Cross-Lagged Panel Analysis between Physical Frailty, Cognitive Function, and Falls by Sex
This study investigated the reciprocal longitudinal relationships between physical frailty (PF), cognitive function (CF), and falls among community-dwelling older adults, according to sex. The study proposed hypotheses that present PF and CF will affect the occurrence of falls 2 years later.
JAMDA
August 10, 2023
Assessing the Risk of Developing Delirium on Admission to Inpatient Rehabilitation: A Clinical Prediction Model
To develop a clinical model to predict the risk of an individual patient developing delirium during inpatient rehabilitation, based on patient characteristics and clinical data available on admission.
PALTmed In The News
August 10, 2023
AMDA leadership weighs in on DEA’s telehealth medicine rules debate
AMDA–The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine is pleased that the federal government is taking more seriously the need to relax restrictions on prescribing medication via telehealth, a spokeswoman said.
Spotlight
August 10, 2023
As Pandemic Winds Down, Infection Advisory Subcommittee Continues to Gear Up
Infections will always be a concern in post-acute and long-term care (PALTC), but AMDA’s Infection Advisory Subcommittee will provide support, guidance, and resources.
JAMDA
August 9, 2023
Determining the Appropriateness of Initiating Antibiotic Therapy in Nursing Home Residents
One approach for improving antibiotic prescribing in nursing homes is evaluating appropriateness of initiating antibiotic therapy. However, determining appropriateness has been a challenge. To investigate this problem literature review identified studies evaluating appropriateness of initiating antibiotic ...
JAMDA
August 8, 2023
Feasibility of Assessing Older Patients in the Acute Setting: Findings From the Copenhagen PROTECT Study
Older patients are typically underrepresented in clinical trials despite representing a major proportion of the patient population. We aim to describe the feasibility of performing body composition measures, physical function measures, and patient-reported questionnaires within the first 24 hours of admiss...
JAMDA
August 8, 2023
Impact of a Multifaceted, Pharmacist-Led Intervention on Psychotropic Medication Use for Residents of Aged Care Facilities: A Parallel Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial
To investigate the effect of a multifaceted intervention on reduction in psychotropic medication use, falls, agitation, emergency department (ED) visits, and hospitalization in residential aged care facilities (RACFs).
JAMDA
August 8, 2023