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JAMDA
September 20, 2023
Geospatial Distribution of Racial Disparities in Influenza Vaccination in Nursing Homes
This study aimed to assess the distribution of racial disparities in influenza vaccination between White and Black short-stay and long-stay nursing home residents among states and hospital referral regions (HRRs).
JAMDA
February 27, 2024
Antibiotic Prescribing Patterns for Urinary Tract Infections and Pneumonia by Prescriber Type and Specialty in Nursing Home Care, 2016–2018
To identify whether differences in antibiotic prescribing practices by prescriber type and specialization in nursing home (NH) care exist for urinary tract infection (UTI) and pneumonia.
JAMDA
February 22, 2024
Impact of Pain and Neuropsychiatric Symptoms on Activities in Nursing Home Residents (COSMOS Trial)
This study aims to identify whether pain and dementia-related behavior are associated with different types of activities in nursing home residents, controlled for dementia severity.
JAMDA
November 18, 2023
Nursing Home Organization Mealtimes and Staff Attitude Toward Nutritional Care: A Multicenter Observational Study
The aims of this study were to investigate the practices of registered nurses and nurse aides at mealtimes in nursing homes (NHs) and to evaluate the attitudes of health care staff toward the nutritional care of older people.
JAMDA
April 16, 2024
Factors Associated With the Ability of US Nursing Homes to Accept Residents With Severe Obesity
Severe obesity in nursing home (NH) residents is associated with specialized care needs, limited mobility, and challenges in daily living. The COVID-19 pandemic strained NH resources and exacerbated staffing shortages. This study aimed to assess the ability of US NHs to accept and care for residents with s...
JAMDA
April 1, 2024
Serious Mental Illness in Assisted Living Communities: Association with Nursing Home Placement
Assess prevalence of serious mental illness (SMI) alone, and co-occurring with Alzheimer disease and related dementias (ADRD), among Medicare beneficiaries in assisted living (AL). Examine the association between permanent nursing home (NH) placement and SMI, among residents with and without ADRD.
PALTmed In The News
July 9, 2024
Nursing homes falling further behind on vaccinating patients for COVID
Nursing homes are falling further behind on vaccinating patients for COVID. Hear from AMDA President Rajeev Kumar and others on this topic.
JAMDA
October 10, 2024
Depressive Signs and Daily Life of Residents When Relocating from a Regular to an Innovative Nursing Home
In this study, we examine how residents are affected by moving from a regular nursing home into an innovative living arrangement. In the past decade, a culture change has taken place, leading to rapid developments of innovative living arrangements that aim to change the physical, social, and organizational...
JAMDA
October 19, 2024