JAMDA
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JAMDA
February 26, 2024
Deprescribing Opportunities for Frail Residents of Nursing Homes: A Multicenter Study in Australia, China, Japan, and Spain
Deprescribing opportunities may differ across health care systems, nursing home settings, and prescribing cultures. The objective of this study was to compare the prevalence of STOPPFrail medications according to frailty status among residents of nursing homes in Australia, China, Japan, and Spain.
JAMDA
October 4, 2024
Comparative Effectiveness and Safety of Direct Oral Anticoagulants vs Warfarin among Nursing Home Residents with Atrial Fibrillation: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Residents of nursing homes are usually excluded from clinical trials, including trials to assess treatments for common conditions such as nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF). We aimed to quantify the real-world comparative safety and effectiveness of direct-acting oral anticoagulants (DOACs) vs warfarin...
JAMDA
July 8, 2023
Incidence and Risk Factors of Falls Among Older People in Nursing Homes: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Falls are common among older people in nursing homes, and the assessment of fall risk factors is critical for the success of fall prevention interventions. This study aimed to systematically assess the incidence and risk factors of falls in older people living in nursing homes.
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January 31, 2025
Geriatricians deliver dedicated care but remain absent from most nursing homes: JAMDA
Remarkably few nursing homes patients see geriatricians, even though they’re among the physicians most likely to spend the majority of their workday in long-term care facilities, a new study found. Across more than 14,000 physicians treating Medicare patients in nursing homes, geriatricians managed just 4%...
JAMDA
June 6, 2024
Rethinking Infection Control: Nursing Home Administrator Experiences during the COVID-19 Pandemic
To examine nursing home administrator perspectives of infection control practices in nursing homes at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and characterize lessons learned.
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
February 11, 2025
Changing Oral Health Trajectories: A 10-Year Cross-Sectional Comparison of 2 Domiciliary Dental Care Patient Groups in Nursing Homes
Since 2010, Gerodent has been a comprehensive oral health care program including biannual domiciliary dental care in nursing homes in Flanders, Belgium. Previous research revealed poor oral health among nursing home residents attending the mobile clinic. The objective of this study was to evaluate potentia...
JAMDA
February 11, 2025
Skin Ulcer Development and Deterioration of Social Engagement among Nursing Home Residents
Skin ulcers are a critical indicator of quality of care in nursing homes that influence residents’ physical, psychological, and social health. The objective of this study is to understand the influence of developing skin ulcers on deterioration in social engagement in nursing home residents.
JAMDA
July 28, 2025
Effects of Social Learning Theory–Based Training on Pressure Injury Competence in Chinese Nursing Home Assistants: A Cluster RCT
Pressure injury poses significant challenges in nursing homes, exacerbated by aging populations and gaps in caregivers' training. This study evaluated the efficacy of the social learning theory–based training program in improving Chinese nursing home assistants’ pressure injury prevention and manageme...
