JAMDA
April 29, 2017
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JAMDA
February 24, 2017
Comprehensive Literature Review of Factors Influencing Medication Safety in Nursing Homes: Using a Systems Model
The objectives of this review were to identify the work system factors influencing medication safety measures [adverse drug events (ADEs), adverse drug reactions, or medication errors (MEs)], to determine the incidence of ADEs, and describe the most common ADEs in nursing homes (NHs).
JAMDA
February 23, 2017
Experiences and Effects of Structurally Involving Residents in the Nursing Home by Means of Participatory Action Research: A Mixed Method Study
This study aimed to examine the effects of introducing participatory action research (PAR) within the nursing home (NH) on residents’ quality of life (QoL) and NH experience and participation, and to explore their experiences with PAR.
JAMDA
February 22, 2017
Prevalence of Pain in Nursing Home Residents: The Role of Dementia Stage and Dementia Subtypes
To study pain prevalence, pain type, and its pharmacological treatment in Dutch nursing home residents in relation to dementia subtype and dementia severity.
JAMDA
February 22, 2017
Accuracy of Teledentistry for Diagnosing Dental Pathology Using Direct Examination as a Gold Standard: Results of the Tel-e-dent Study of Older Adults Living in Nursing Homes
Dental neglect and high levels of unmet dental needs are becoming increasingly prevalent among elderly residents of long-term care facilities, although frail, elderly, and dependent populations are the most in need of professional dental care. Little is known about the validity of teledentistry for diagnos...
JAMDA
November 18, 2016
Current Prescribing Practices for Skin and Soft Tissue Infections in Nursing Homes
Antibiotic stewardship has been called for across all sites of health care, including nursing homes (NHs). Skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) are the third most common indication for antibiotics in the NH, and so should be a focus of stewardship. This study audited medical records to identify signs an...
JAMDA
July 18, 2017
Association Between Malnutrition and Oral Health in Dutch Nursing Home Residents: Results of the LPZ Study
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) and FDI World Dental Federation (FDI), malnutrition and bad oral health are of great concern to global health, especially among the older population. This study aimed to assess the associations between oral health problems ([artificial] teeth problems, chewi...
JAMDA
January 7, 2020
A Systematic Review of Nursing Home Palliative Care Interventions: Characteristics and Outcomes
Despite recommendations to integrate palliative care into nursing home care, little is known about the most effective ways to meet this goal.
JAMDA
April 9, 2020
Omissions of Care in Nursing Home Settings: A Narrative Review
This review aims to (1) examine existing definitions of omissions of care in the healthcare environment and associated characteristics and (2) outline adverse events that may be attributable to omissions of care among nursing home populations.
JAMDA
January 20, 2020