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January 10, 2019
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JAMDA
May 20, 2023
Hospitalization and the Risk of Initiation of Antipsychotics in Persons With Parkinson's Disease
The use of antipsychotics in persons with Parkinson's disease (PD) is common, although their use may aggravate the symptoms of PD. Clozapine and quetiapine are the only antipsychotics recommended in PD treatment guidelines. Information on factors associated with initiation of antipsychotics is needed....
JAMDA
July 19, 2014
Healthcare Worker Influenza Vaccination in Oregon Nursing Homes: Correlates of Facility Characteristics
Nursing home (NH) employee influenza vaccination is associated with reductions in morbidity and mortality among residents. Little is known regarding associations between NH characteristics and employee influenza vaccination rates (EVRs). This study identifies NH characteristics that may be associated with ...
JAMDA
April 29, 2017
Implementing a Pilot Trial of an Infection Control Program in Nursing Homes: Results of a Matched Cluster Randomized Trial
Hand hygiene is the single-most important nursing home (NH) infection control measure. We piloted a multifaceted hand-washing/surface cleaning intervention in 5 NHs. Our aims were to assess the feasibility of implementing this intervention by assessing staff participation, satisfaction, hand-washing compli...
JAMDA
February 22, 2022
Nursing Administrative Support Role Proves Reduction in Nursing Overtime and Staff Turnover
JAMDA
April 28, 2015
The Mortality Risk of Conventional Antipsychotics in Elderly Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trials
Numerous observational studies have reported an increased risk of mortality for conventional antipsychotics in elderly patients, and for haloperidol in particular. Subsequently, health authorities have warned against use of conventional antipsychotics in dementia. Experimental evidence is lacking.
JAMDA
September 23, 2019
Optimizing Prescribing of Antipsychotics in Long-Term Care (OPAL): A Stepped-Wedge Trial
Inappropriate antipsychotic prescribing is a key quality indicator by which clinical outcomes might be monitored and improved in long-term care (LTC), but limited evidence exists on the most effective strategies for reducing inappropriate antipsychotic use.
JAMDA
May 22, 2023
Factors Associated With Benzodiazepine and Antipsychotic Prescribing in Hospice: A Qualitative Study of Hospice Prescribers
Benzodiazepine and antipsychotic medications are common components of the hospice toolkit and are routinely prescribed for behavioral symptom management at end of life. These medications have significant associated risks but, despite their frequent use, little is known about how clinicians weigh prescribin...
JAMDA
February 7, 2014
Reduction of Antibiotic Starts for Asymptomatic Bacteriauria in Skilled Nursing Facilities
JAMDA
February 26, 2019