JAMDA
July 28, 2023
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JAMDA
April 13, 2023
Daytime Sleepiness Predicts Mortality in Nursing Home Residents: Findings from the Frailty in Residential Aged Care Sector Over Time (FIRST) Study
Excessive daytime sleepiness is an increasingly frequent condition among older adults with comorbidities and living in nursing homes (NHs). This study investigated associations between participants' characteristics and excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS); the ability of the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ES...
JAMDA
June 8, 2023
Data-Driven Analytics to Discover APRN's Impact on Nursing Home Hospitalization: Causal Discovery Analysis
Research shows advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) embedded in nursing homes (NHs) reduce resident hospitalizations. However, the specific APRN activities that reduce hospitalizations have not been adequately investigated. This study aims to identify the causal links between APRN activities and NHs...
JAMDA
May 29, 2023
Longitudinal Associations of Staff Shortages and Staff Levels with Health Outcomes in Nursing Homes
To examine whether facility-reported staff shortages and total staff levels were independently associated with changes in nursing home (NH) outcomes in 2020.
JAMDA
July 31, 2023
A Qualitative Study of Nursing Home Staff Lived Experience With Advance Care Planning
Advance care planning (ACP) within nursing homes (NHs) is an integral component of resident-centered care yet remains an ongoing area for improvement. This study explored health care providers’ experiences when facilitating ACP discussions with residents and their families.
JAMDA
October 27, 2023
A Systematic Review of the Effects of Advance Care Planning Interventions in Nursing Homes
Advance care planning (ACP) interventions are implemented to achieve outcomes such as improving end-of-life care and increasing goal-concordant care. ACP has been studied across various settings, but it is important to study the impacts of ACP in nursing homes.
JAMDA
October 31, 2023
Timing of Goals of Care Discussions in Nursing Homes: A Systematic Review
Discussions between health professionals and nursing home (NH) residents or their families about the current or future goals of health care may be associated with better outcomes at the end of life (EOL), such as avoidance of unwanted interventions or death in hospital. The timing of these discussions vari...
JAMDA
November 3, 2021
Advance Care Planning in Dutch Nursing Homes During the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic
To explore how physicians in Dutch nursing homes practiced advance care planning (ACP) during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, and to explore whether and how ACP changed during the first wave of the pandemic.
JAMDA
November 10, 2021
Delirium During Acute Events in Nursing Home Patients
Assess the frequency of delirium during any acute event, its risk factors, and the duration of delirium in nursing home patients.
JAMDA
August 16, 2021
Nursing Home Alzheimer's Special Care Units: Geographic Location Matters
Limited data suggest nursing home (NH) Alzheimer's special care units (ASCUs) may improve care and outcomes among residents with dementia. Unfortunately, information describing NH characteristics related to presence of ASCUs is lacking, especially whether location and neighborhood resources influence ...
