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JAMDA
July 26, 2020
To compare the characteristics of patients treated with invasive prolonged mechanical ventilation (PMV) at home or in hospital long-term care (HLTC), specifically focusing on medical and functional status, caregiver strain, 6-month outcomes, and health maintenance organization (HMO) costs.
JAMDA
September 6, 2020
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
February 13, 2025
Antidepressants are commonly used by older people and use increases during transition to long-term care facilities (LTCFs); however, little is known regarding duration of use following LTCF entry. This study aimed to examine duration of antidepressant use among new and existing antidepressant users after L...
Caring for the Ages
July 31, 2018
JAMDA
March 3, 2023
JAMDA
July 29, 2020
Despite the high prevalence and devastating outcomes associated with osteoporotic fractures, they are not well investigated or treated. We developed an electronic Osteoporosis and Falls Assessment Form for integration within electronic medical records (EMR) with the aim to improve osteoporosis-related care...
Caring for the Ages
February 26, 2020
Caring for the Ages
September 24, 2020
JAMDA
February 7, 2014
JAMDA
July 27, 2023
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadian governments and healthcare organizations implemented restrictions on continuing care residents. From an ethical lens, governments and healthcare organizations were focused on preventing harm through promoting beneficence and non-maleficence; however, this was ...