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Understanding the Perspectives of Key Stakeholders toward Medicare's Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) in the US

JAMDA
August 11, 2024
This study examines the perspectives of key stakeholders in home health toward Medicare's Home Health Value Based Purchasing (HHVBP) program, piloted among home health agencies (HHAs) in 9 states from 2016 to 2021, and based on initial performance,...

Improved Care, Similar Costs, and Improved Health Equity by Interprofessional Collaboration: An Economic Evaluation

JAMDA
August 9, 2024
The affordability of health care is under pressure due to rising health care costs and increased care demands.1,2 Additionally, a shortage of health care professionals is expected to put further pressure on the health care system.3,4 These 2 factors...

Efficacy of Aromatherapy Against Behavioral and Psychological Disturbances in People With Dementia: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

JAMDA
August 8, 2024
Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) are common in people with dementia. Aromatherapy may reduce the frequency and severity of BPSD. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to...

A Wrist-Worn Wearable Device Can Identify Frailty in Middle-Aged and Older Adults: The UK Biobank Study

JAMDA
August 8, 2024
Digital gait biomarkers collected from body-worn devices can remotely and continuously collect movement types, quantity, and quality in real life. This study assessed whether digital gait biomarkers from a wrist-worn device could identify people...

Influences of Social Disengagement and Depressive Symptoms on Sleep Disturbance in Dementia Caregiving Dyads: A Nationally Representative Study

JAMDA
August 7, 2024
To examine the influence of social disengagement and depressive symptoms on sleep disturbance among dementia caregiving dyads and the actor-partner interdependence nature of these influences.

Interest in Dyadic Physical Activity Programs among Informal Caregivers of Patients with Neurocognitive Disorders

JAMDA
August 7, 2024
Caring for people with neurocognitive disorder (NCD) places a heavy burden on caregivers, resulting in significant physical, emotional, and mental health challenges, as well as reduced life expectancy.1 In addition, caregivers did not often engage...

Indoor Air Quality Assessments in 10 Long-Term Care Facilities during the COVID-19 Pandemic, California, 2021–2023

JAMDA
August 6, 2024
This study aimed to assess indoor air quality (IAQ) in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) in California during the COVID-19 pandemic and evaluate their implementation of IAQ best practices described by public health authorities to control respiratory...

Evaluating Lecanemab Eligibility for Patients in Skilled Nursing Facilities With Alzheimer Disease or Mild Cognitive Impairment

JAMDA
August 6, 2024
Approximately 3.9 million older adults receive care in US skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) yearly, and nearly half are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease (AD) or other dementias.1 Lecanemab (Leqembi) is the first anti-amyloid monoclonal antibody to...

Post-Acute Care Rehabilitation for Persons Living With Dementia: A Systematic Review

JAMDA
August 6, 2024
To identify the results of post-acute care (PAC) rehabilitation for persons living with dementia (PLWD).

Lille Apathy Rating Scale-Patient Version in Stroke Survivors: Psychometric Properties and Diagnostic Accuracy

JAMDA
August 5, 2024
This study evaluated the factorial structure, psychometric properties, and diagnostic accuracy of the Persian version of the Lille Apathy Rating Scale-Patient version (LARS-P) in stroke survivors.