To review, evaluate, and synthesize existing literature on how health status changes were measured using the Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS).
Falls pose serious health risks in older adults,1 necessitating regular physical activity to promote healthy aging and improve physical and cognitive functions.2 Exergames like Dance Dance Revolution and Nintendo Wii offer an immersive, fun...
Recently, a Complexity Index (CI), based on the multidimensional complexity model and derived from the Resident Assessment Instrument for Home Care (interRAI HC) was proposed as a decision-support tool to help frontline health care professionals in...
Based on life-course theory, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have emerged as risk factors for health in later life. This study aimed to explore the association between ACEs and frailty.
To investigate the proportion, characteristics, causality, severity, preventability, and independently associated factors for adverse drug event (ADE)–related admissions in aged care residents admitted to the major public hospitals in Tasmania,...
Dementia is a clinical diagnosis without curative treatment. It is uncertain whether ancillary testing is beneficial for patients. This study investigates the association between use of diagnostic tests and time to poor outcome and health care costs.
Direct care workers (DCWs) play a central role in supporting individuals' health and well-being across care settings, yet may face barriers to accessing health care themselves, particularly because of high rates of uninsurance.
Falls are highly prevalent, affecting 30% of individuals aged ≥65 years who live in the community,1,2 and are one of the most common reasons older patients seek emergency care.3 They are also associated with physical injuries, functional decline,...
To investigate guideline adherence 3 years after the introduction of a national guideline on urinary tract infections (UTIs) in frail older adults. Appropriate use of urine dipstick tests, treatment decisions, and antibiotic drug choices in...
