JAMDA
March 13, 2014
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JAMDA
March 25, 2014
Cognitive Decline After Entering a Nursing Home: A 22-Year Follow-Up Study of Institutionalized and Noninstitutionalized Elderly People
The objective of this study is to compare cognitive decline of elderly people after entering an institution with that of elders living in the community with similar clinical conditions.
JAMDA
March 27, 2014
Dose-Responsive Effect of Psychotropic Drug Use and Subsequent Dementia: A Nationwide Propensity Score Matched Case-Control Study in Taiwan
To test the hypothesis that the load of psychotropic agents was associated with subsequent dementia occurrence by a nationwide database.
JAMDA
May 8, 2014
The Effects of Humor Therapy on Nursing Home Residents Measured Using Observational Methods: The SMILE Cluster Randomized Trial
To evaluate the effects of humor therapy assessed using observational methods on agitation, engagement, positive behaviors, affect, and contentment.
JAMDA
June 20, 2014
Immunogenicity and Safety of Intradermal Trivalent Influenza Vaccination in Nursing Home Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial
To compare the immunogenicity and safety between full-dose (15 μg) intramuscular (IM) and full-dose (15 μg) intradermal (ID) immunization of the trivalent influenza vaccine in nursing home older adults.
JAMDA
February 21, 2014
Delirium Superimposed on Dementia Strongly Predicts Worse Outcomes in Older Rehabilitation Inpatients
Delirium superimposed on dementia (DSD) is common in many settings. Nonetheless, little is known about the association between DSD and clinical outcomes. The study aim was to evaluate the association between DSD and related adverse outcomes at discharge from rehabilitation and at 1-year follow-up in older ...
JAMDA
February 6, 2014
Effect of Interaction Between Dynapenic Component of the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People Sarcopenia Criteria and Obesity on Activities of Daily Living in the Elderly
To examine the effects of interaction between dynapenic component of the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP) sarcopenia and obesity (dynapenia × obesity) on activities of daily living (ADL) in older participants.
JAMDA
February 11, 2014
Nurse Staffing Impact on Quality of Care in Nursing Homes: A Systematic Review of Longitudinal Studies
The relationship between nurse staffing and quality of care (QoC) in nursing homes continues to receive major attention. The evidence supporting this relationship, however, is weak because most studies employ a cross-sectional design. This review summarizes the findings from recent longitudinal studies. ...
JAMDA
October 23, 2014
Clinical Update on Nursing Home Medicine: 2014
This is the eighth yearly update on clinical care in the nursing home. Topics covered this year are heart failure, delirium, nutrition, hospice, diabetes mellitus, frailty, and sarcopenia.
JAMDA
October 3, 2014