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Effect of Angiotensin System Inhibitors on Physical Performance in Older People – A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

JAMDA
August 26, 2020
Preclinical and observational data suggest that angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEi) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) may be able to improve physical performance in older people via direct and indirect effects on skeletal muscle...

Risk Factors, Presentation, and Course of Coronavirus Disease 2019 in a Large, Academic Long-Term Care Facility

JAMDA
August 25, 2020
To describe clinical characteristics and risk factors associated with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in long-stay nursing home residents.

Association Between Oral Health and Frailty Among American Older Adults

JAMDA
August 25, 2020
We examined the association between tooth loss, periodontal diseases, and frailty among older American adults.

How Pragmatic are Trials in Nursing Home Settings?

JAMDA
August 25, 2020
With the aging global population, an increasing number of older adults will need long-term care (LTC). Although there is a trend to provide LTC in the community, nursing homes remain a key component of the LTC continuum. Across countries, the care...

Evaluation of Testing Frequency and Sampling for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Surveillance Strategies in Long-Term Care Facilities

JAMDA
August 24, 2020
Identifying optimal testing strategies for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) is a public health priority.1 Asymptomatic surveillance is necessary to detect asymptomatic and...

August 23, 2020

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August 23, 2020
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Factors Associated With Antimicrobial Use in Nursing Home Residents With Advanced Dementia

JAMDA
August 21, 2020
Widespread antimicrobial misuse among nursing home (NH) residents with advanced dementia raises concerns regarding the emergence of multidrug-resistant organisms and avoidable treatment burden in this vulnerable population. The objective of this...

Being Treated With Respect and Dignity?—Perceptions of Home Care Service Among Persons With Dementia

JAMDA
August 21, 2020
Studies on the quality of home care services (HCS) offered to persons with dementia (PwDs) reveal the prevalence of unmet needs and dissatisfaction related to encounters and a lack of relationships with staff. The objective of this study was to...

Nurse Decision-making for Suspected Urinary Tract Infections in Nursing Homes: Potential Targets to Reduce Antibiotic Overuse

JAMDA
August 21, 2020
To determine what information is most important to registered nurses' (RNs) decisions to call clinicians about suspected urinary tract infections (UTIs) in nursing home residents.

CMS Announces Resumption of Regular Surveys in Nursing Homes

Policy Snapshot
Skilled Nursing Care, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), Practitioners
August 20, 2020
Guidance outlines recommendations to state agencies on Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of survey activities On August 17, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it will resume routine inspections of all Medicare...