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May 8, 2014
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JAMDA
June 20, 2014
Immunogenicity and Safety of Intradermal Trivalent Influenza Vaccination in Nursing Home Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial
To compare the immunogenicity and safety between full-dose (15 μg) intramuscular (IM) and full-dose (15 μg) intradermal (ID) immunization of the trivalent influenza vaccine in nursing home older adults.
JAMDA
February 21, 2014
Delirium Superimposed on Dementia Strongly Predicts Worse Outcomes in Older Rehabilitation Inpatients
Delirium superimposed on dementia (DSD) is common in many settings. Nonetheless, little is known about the association between DSD and clinical outcomes. The study aim was to evaluate the association between DSD and related adverse outcomes at discharge from rehabilitation and at 1-year follow-up in older ...
JAMDA
February 6, 2014
Effect of Interaction Between Dynapenic Component of the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People Sarcopenia Criteria and Obesity on Activities of Daily Living in the Elderly
To examine the effects of interaction between dynapenic component of the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP) sarcopenia and obesity (dynapenia × obesity) on activities of daily living (ADL) in older participants.
JAMDA
February 11, 2014
Nurse Staffing Impact on Quality of Care in Nursing Homes: A Systematic Review of Longitudinal Studies
The relationship between nurse staffing and quality of care (QoC) in nursing homes continues to receive major attention. The evidence supporting this relationship, however, is weak because most studies employ a cross-sectional design. This review summarizes the findings from recent longitudinal studies. ...
JAMDA
October 23, 2014
Clinical Update on Nursing Home Medicine: 2014
This is the eighth yearly update on clinical care in the nursing home. Topics covered this year are heart failure, delirium, nutrition, hospice, diabetes mellitus, frailty, and sarcopenia.
JAMDA
October 3, 2014
Anticholinergic Drug Use and Negative Outcomes Among the Frail Elderly Population Living in a Nursing Home
Increasing evidence from experimental studies and clinical observations suggests that drugs with anticholinergic properties can cause physical and mental impairment. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the relationship between the use of drugs with anticholinergic activity and negative outcomes in...
JAMDA
October 5, 2014
Strength Training and Light Physical Activity Reduces the Apnea-Hypopnea Index in Institutionalized Older Adults
To determine the effect of 7 weeks of resistance training and walking on the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) in institutionalized older adults compared with a usual care control group.
JAMDA
October 23, 2014
Impact of Polypharmacy on Occurrence of Delirium in Elderly Emergency Patients
To examine associations between polypharmacy and delirium diagnosed in elderly patients hospitalized in geriatric acute care unit after emergency hospital admission.
JAMDA
August 7, 2014