JAMDA
December 12, 2024
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JAMDA
February 8, 2025
Urinary Incontinence Is an Independent Risk Factor for Nursing Home Placement among Assisted Living Residents
Prior studies suggested that urinary incontinence (UI) may be a risk factor for nursing home (NH) placement among older community-dwelling individuals. Our objectives were to evaluate if UI is an independent risk factor in NH placement among assisted living (AL) residents and assess the impact of UI on NH ...
PALTmed In The News
January 31, 2025
Urinary incontinence significantly increases probability of assisted living residents transferring to nursing homes: study
In the first national study of urinary incontinence among assisted living residents, New York researchers found that the condition significantly increased the probability of those residents being moved to a nursing home. The study was published in JAMDA.
JAMDA
May 23, 2024
Urinary Tract Infection Guideline Adherence in a Dutch Sentinel Nursing Home Surveillance Network
To investigate guideline adherence 3 years after the introduction of a national guideline on urinary tract infections (UTIs) in frail older adults. Appropriate use of urine dipstick tests, treatment decisions, and antibiotic drug choices in residents with (suspected) UTIs without a catheter were examined. ...
JAMDA
April 30, 2024
Urinary Tract Infection Guideline Adherence in Dutch Nursing Home Network
Clinical Alerts
May 2, 2024
Urine Polymerase Chain Reaction-Based (PCR) Testing Guidance
Caring for the Ages
March 28, 2018
US Physicians Susceptible to Emotional Exhaustion in PA/LTC
JAMDA
November 24, 2020
Use of a Computerized Algorithm to Evaluate the Proportion and Causes of Potentially Preventable Readmissions Among Patients Discharged to Skilled Nursing Facilities
Older patients discharged to skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) for post-acute care are at high risk for hospital readmission. Yet, as in the community setting, some readmissions may be preventable with optimal transitional care. This study examined the proportion of 30-day hospital readmissions from SNFs t...
JAMDA
August 2, 2017
Use of a Robotic Seal as a Therapeutic Tool to Improve Dementia Symptoms: A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial
To test the effects of individual, nonfacilitated sessions with PARO (version 9), when compared against a look-alike plush toy and usual care, on the emotional and behavioral symptoms of dementia for people living in long-term care facilities.
JAMDA
October 22, 2021