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JAMDA
February 21, 2018
Reduction of Unnecessary Usage of Antipsychotics, Physical Altercations and Falls in Memory Care Units by Implementing Person Centered Comfort Care
JAMDA
August 25, 2020
Preventive Antibiotic Use in Nursing Homes: A Not Uncommon Reason for Antibiotic Overprescribing
A substantial portion of “potentially inappropriate” systemic antibiotics in nursing homes are prescribed with the intention of preventing the development of bacterial infections. In the past, such practices were generally considered acceptable; however, they now are being increasingly scrutinized due to c...
JAMDA
February 22, 2023
State Variation in Antipsychotic Use Among Assisted Living Residents With Dementia
More than two-thirds of assisted living (AL) residents have dementia or cognitive impairment and antipsychotics are commonly prescribed for behavioral disturbances. As AL communities are regulated by state-level policies, which vary significantly regarding the care for people with dementia, we examined how...
JAMDA
June 27, 2020
Time Trends in Opioid Use by Dementia Severity in Long-Term Care Nursing Home Residents
Current information on opioid use in nursing home residents, particularly those with dementia, is unknown. We examined the temporal trends in opioid use by dementia severity and the association of dementia severity with opioid use in long-term care nursing home residents.
JAMDA
December 11, 2018
Pro Re Nata Drug Use in Nursing Home Residents: A Systematic Review
In addition to routinely administered long-term medication, complex drug regimens of nursing home residents often include as needed or pro re nata (PRN) medication. However, there has been no systematic evaluation of the frequency and concomitants of PRN medication in nursing homes. The main objective of t...
JAMDA
August 8, 2014
Interventions to Reduce Inappropriate Prescribing of Antipsychotic Medications in People With Dementia Resident in Care Homes: A Systematic Review
Antipsychotic medications are commonly used to manage the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia. Several large studies have demonstrated an association between treatment with antipsychotics and increased morbidity and mortality in people with dementia.
JAMDA
January 25, 2021
Nontraditional Small House Nursing Homes Have Fewer COVID-19 Cases and Deaths
Green House and other small nursing home (NH) models are considered “nontraditional” due to their size (10–12 beds), universal caregivers, and other home-like features. They have garnered great interest regarding their potential benefit to limit Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) infections due to fewer p...
JAMDA
February 7, 2014
Elimination of Contact Precautions for Nursing Home Residents Colonized With Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms: Substantial Cost Reduction and Improved Quality of Life
JAMDA
April 27, 2023