JAMDA
February 27, 2020
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JAMDA
December 3, 2020
Diagnostic Testing in Long-Term Care and Resident Emergency Department Visits: A Retrospective Cohort Study
To investigate the association between rapid access to radiographs, blood tests, urine cultures, and intravenous (IV) therapy in a long-term care (LTC) home with resident transfers to the emergency department (ED).
JAMDA
July 22, 2021
Evaluation of the Caring Ahead: Preparing for End-of-Life With Dementia Questionnaire
Family caregivers of persons with dementia rarely feel prepared for end of life although preparedness predicts outcomes in bereavement. The Caring Ahead: Preparing for End-of-Life With Dementia questionnaire was developed to measure family caregiver death preparedness. The aim of this study was to evaluate...
JAMDA
January 22, 2016
Effects on Weight, Blood Lipids, Serum Fatty Acid Profile and Coagulation by an Energy-Dense Formula to Older Care Residents: A Randomized Controlled Crossover Trial
Dietary intake in frail old adults is often lower than estimated needs. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of an energy-dense oral supplement on nutritional status, food intake, and physical function in residents living in care residential homes.
JAMDA
September 20, 2014
A Measure of Person-Centered Practices in Assisted Living: The PC-PAL
Develop self-administered questionnaires of person-centeredness for completion by residents and staff in assisted living (AL), in response to concerns that AL is not person-centered; also, demonstrated person-centeredness is necessary for Medicaid support as a home- and community-based services provider. ...
JAMDA
September 6, 2020
Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation: Symptomatology, Well-Being, and Attitudes to Life
Although prolonged mechanical ventilation (PMV) is increasingly common, little is known concerning patient symptom burden or attitudes toward PMV. This study aims to describe the mood, well-being, distressing symptoms, and attitudes toward prolonged ventilation among PMV patients treated either at home or ...
JAMDA
January 13, 2021
Hospital Deaths Increased After Reforms Regardless of Dementia Status: An Interrupted Time-Series Analysis
Dying in a hospital is highly stressful for older adults and families. Persons with dementia who are hospitalized are particularly vulnerable to negative outcomes. The objective of this study is to fill an evidence gap on whether the 2015 Dutch long-term care reforms were effective in increasing deaths at ...
JAMDA
May 12, 2025
Long-Term Care Ownership and Operator Factors in Probable Delirium: A Population-Based Study from Ontario, Canada
To evaluate the association between long-term care (LTC) home ownership models and operator characteristics and the prevalence of probable delirium.
JAMDA
August 5, 2019
Physician Availability in Long-Term Care and Resident Hospital Transfer: A Retrospective Cohort Study
To investigate whether same-day physician access in long-term care homes reduces resident emergency department (ED) visits and hospitalizations.
JAMDA
June 8, 2016