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November 7, 2018
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March 2, 2021
Effects of Sarcopenia on Ventilatory Behavior and the Multidimensional Nature of Dyspnea in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
This study tested the hypothesis that sarcopenia, a common extrapulmonary feature of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), can affect ventilatory behavior, and worsen the multidimensional nature of dyspnea in patients with COPD.
JAMDA
July 28, 2025
Effects of Social Learning Theory–Based Training on Pressure Injury Competence in Chinese Nursing Home Assistants: A Cluster RCT
Pressure injury poses significant challenges in nursing homes, exacerbated by aging populations and gaps in caregivers' training. This study evaluated the efficacy of the social learning theory–based training program in improving Chinese nursing home assistants’ pressure injury prevention and manageme...
JAMDA
June 13, 2021
Effects of Staff Training on Nursing Home Residents’ End-Of-Life Care: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This trial examines the effects of end-of-life training on long-term care facility (LTCF) residents' health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and use and costs of hospital services.
JAMDA
March 3, 2020
Effects of Statins for Secondary Prevention on Functioning and Other Outcomes Among Nursing Home Residents
Studies examining the effects of statins after acute myocardial infarction (AMI) excluded frail older adults, especially nursing home (NH) residents, and few examined functional outcomes. Older NH residents may benefit less from statins and be particularly susceptible to adverse drug events like myopathy-r...
JAMDA
August 5, 2019
Effects of Statins on Relative Risk of Fractures for Older Adults: An Updated Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis
Basic and translational studies have found statin treatment may have beneficial effects on bone metabolism; however, whether statins reduce the risk of fractures in older adults is still in debate. Therefore, we aimed to summarize the up-to-date evidence on risk of fracture among older individuals with sta...
JAMDA
April 3, 2023
Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Anxiety Symptoms in Long-Term Care Residents: A Multilevel Growth Curve Analysis
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has negatively impacted the mental health functioning of older adults residing in long-term care (LTC) settings. This study examines the impact of the lockdown on anxiety symptoms over time in LTC residents.
JAMDA
May 8, 2019
Effects of the FIT-HIP Intervention for Fear of Falling After Hip Fracture: A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial in Geriatric Rehabilitation
Fear of falling (FoF) is common after hip fracture and can impede functional recovery because of activity restriction. The Fear of falling InTervention in HIP fracture geriatric rehabilitation (FIT-HIP intervention) was designed to target FoF and consequently to improve mobility. The aim of this study was ...
JAMDA
August 10, 2017
Effects of Timing of Whey Protein Intake on Appetite and Energy Intake in Healthy Older Men
Protein-rich supplements are used widely to prevent and manage malnutrition in older adults. We previously showed that 30 g whey protein ingestion, 3 hours before a buffet meal, suppressed energy intake in young, but not in older men. Information about the impact of the timing of ingestion of protein drink...
JAMDA
January 9, 2021
Effects of Unstructured Mobility Programs in Older Hospitalized General Medicine Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Mobility interventions have been shown to mitigate functional decline in various clinical populations; however, the effects of mobility programs in older hospitalized patients are unclear. The objective of this study was to determine the effects of unstructured mobility programs on physical activity, physi...
