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JAMDA

February 1, 2024

Antipsychotics in Perspective: Past, Present, and Future (Article 2 of 3)

The history of antipsychotics in nursing homes is one piece of a much larger, more complex puzzle. In many ways, it reflects the virtues and limitations of the entire health care system and those who provide care. None of the issues related to the use of antipsychotics are specific to these medications or ...
JAMDA

December 11, 2018

Pro Re Nata Drug Use in Nursing Home Residents: A Systematic Review

In addition to routinely administered long-term medication, complex drug regimens of nursing home residents often include as needed or pro re nata (PRN) medication. However, there has been no systematic evaluation of the frequency and concomitants of PRN medication in nursing homes. The main objective of t...
JAMDA

January 25, 2021

Nontraditional Small House Nursing Homes Have Fewer COVID-19 Cases and Deaths

Green House and other small nursing home (NH) models are considered “nontraditional” due to their size (10–12 beds), universal caregivers, and other home-like features. They have garnered great interest regarding their potential benefit to limit Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) infections due to fewer p...