JAMDA
August 2, 2017
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JAMDA
December 15, 2015
Validation of a Delirium Risk Assessment Using Electronic Medical Record Information
Identifying patients at risk for delirium allows prompt application of prevention, diagnostic, and treatment strategies; but is rarely done. Once delirium develops, patients are more likely to need posthospitalization skilled care. This study developed an a priori electronic prediction rule using independe...
JAMDA
July 27, 2023
Association Between Changes in Depressive Symptoms and Sarcopenia: Findings From a Nationwide Cohort Study
The aim of this study was to investigate the association between changes in depressive symptoms and sarcopenia by repeated measures of depressive symptoms at a follow-up visit every 2 years.
JAMDA
October 11, 2023
Association between Timing of Clinical Evaluation by a Physician or Advanced Practitioner and Risk of Rehospitalization in Older Adults Admitted to a Skilled Nursing Facility Following Hospitalization: A Cohort Study
How transitional care services are provided to patients receiving post-acute care in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) is not well understood. We aimed to determine the association of timing of physician or advanced practice provider (APP) visit after SNF admission with rehospitalization risk in a national...
JAMDA
March 19, 2019
Effects of Elastic Resistance Training on Functional Performance and Myokines in Older Women—A Randomized Controlled Trial
To investigate the short- and long-term effects of elastic resistance training (ERT) on physical performance, inflammatory markers, and myokines in older women living in a nursing home.
Caring for the Ages
January 1, 2000
Caring for the Ages
Caring for the Ages is the official newspaper of PALTmed and provides post-acute and long-term care professionals with timely and relevant news and commentary about clinical developments and the impact of healthcare policy on long-term care medicine.
JAMDA
May 31, 2018
SARC-F for Screening of Sarcopenia Among Older Adults: A Meta-analysis of Screening Test Accuracy
To examine the screening ability of SARC-F for older adults using a meta-analysis.
JAMDA
October 31, 2020
Nurse Staffing and Skill Mix Patterns in Relation to Resident Care Outcomes in US Nursing Homes
The purpose of this study was to identify patterns of nurse staffing and skill mix and estimate the impact of these patterns on rehospitalization and emergency department (ED) visits in nursing home (NH) residents. We also estimated the relative contribution of unique staffing patterns on variations in hos...
Caring for the Ages
April 6, 2026
OIG Launches Nursing Home Opioid Investigation: What Medical Directors Need to Know Now
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced a new investigation examining possible opioid overuse, misuse, or diversion in nursing homes. While federal scrutiny of psychotropics in long-term care is familiar terrain, this initiative signals renew...
JAMDA
June 20, 2018