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What is the Best Definition of Polypharmacy for Predicting Falls, Hospitalizations, and Mortality in Long-Term Care Facilities?

JAMDA
November 24, 2020
Residents of long-term care facilities (LTCFs) are often exposed to polypharmacy.1 There is a possible association between polypharmacy and falls, hospitalizations, and mortality.2,3 Polypharmacy definition ranges between the use of more than 2 to...

Nutritional Status Is Associated With Clinical Progression in Alzheimer's Disease: The NUDAD Project

JAMDA
November 22, 2020
In cognitively normal adults, nutritional parameters are related to cognitive decline and incidence of dementia. Studies on the role of nutrition in predementia stages subjective cognitive decline and mild cognitive impairment, and mild stages of...

A Rising Tide Lifts “Related” Boats—Post-Acute Care Quality Improvement is Associated With Improvement in Long-Term Care Quality in Nursing Homes

JAMDA
November 22, 2020
To examine the relationship between post-acute care (PAC) quality improvement and long-term care (LTC) quality changes.

Incremental Effect of Aging on Obesity-Related Incident Chronic Kidney Disease in the Korean General Population

JAMDA
November 22, 2020
Obesity may increase the risk of kidney function decline. However, few studies have addressed how age modifies obesity-associated risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the Asian general population.

Characteristics Associated with Feeding Tube Placement: Retrospective Cohort Study of Texas Nursing Home Residents with Advanced Dementia

JAMDA
November 22, 2020
To investigate resident-level, provider-type, nursing home (NH), and regional factors associated with feeding tube (FT) placement in advanced dementia.

November 22, 2020

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November 22, 2020
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Incidence of Frailty in Community-Dwelling United States Older Veterans

JAMDA
November 21, 2020
Determine the incidence rates of frailty among community-dwelling older veterans.

Electronic Medication Management System Introduction and Deprescribing Practice in Post-Acute Care

JAMDA
November 21, 2020
To determine the effect of introducing an electronic medication management system (EMMS) on deprescribing practice in a post-acute hospital setting.

Emergency Department Use Among Assisted Living Residents After Hurricane Irma

JAMDA
November 21, 2020
Nursing home residents are especially vulnerable to adverse outcomes after a hurricane. Prior research suggests that emergency department (ED) visits increase among community-residing older adults after natural disasters. However, little is known...

The Characteristics of Physicians Who Primarily Practice in Nursing Homes

JAMDA
November 21, 2020
The number of clinicians who primarily practice in nursing homes (NHs), recently referred to as “SNFists,” increased by 33% between 2012 and 2015.1 Recent research suggests that SNFists provide higher-quality care to NH patients than other...