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Comparison of 3 Frailty Instruments in a Geriatric Acute Care Setting in a Low-Middle Income Country

JAMDA
December 27, 2017
Comparison of frailty instruments in low-middle income countries, where the prevalence of frailty may be higher, is scarce. In addition, less complex diagnostic tools for frailty are important in these settings, especially in acutely ill patients,...

A Randomized Controlled Study Comparing a DPP4 Inhibitor (Linagliptin) and Basal Insulin (Glargine) in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes in Long-term Care and Skilled Nursing Facilities: Linagliptin-LTC Trial

JAMDA
December 27, 2017
Safe and easily implemented treatment regimens are needed for the management of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in long-term care (LTC) and skilled nursing facilities.

Use of Anticholinergic Drugs and its Relationship With Psychological Well-Being and Mortality in Long-Term Care Facilities in Helsinki

JAMDA
December 26, 2017
To assess the burden of drugs with anticholinergic properties (DAPs) and associated factors in long-term care facilities and to explore how psychological well-being and mortality are associated with the use of DAPs.

Protocol for the Assessment of Patient Capacity to Make End-of-Life Treatment Decisions

JAMDA
December 26, 2017
Patients' right to decide what happens to their bodies, especially around the end of life, is enshrined in legislation across the world, but questions often arise about whether a patient is capable of meaningfully participating in such decisions...

Analysis of Reasons for Potentially Preventable Hospital Transfers Using the Modified INTERACT-II Tool

JAMDA
December 26, 2017
Nursing home (NH) residents are generally frail and have multiple chronic illnesses, making them use hospital services frequently. Hospitalizations are often necessary, but a portion of them could potentially be prevented.1 Hospitalization of NH...

Pain Treatments After Hip Fracture Among Older Nursing Home Residents

JAMDA
December 26, 2017
To examine the association between use of opioids versus other analgesics with death and functioning after hip fracture in older nursing home (NH) residents.

Ultrasonography to Measure Swallowing Muscle Mass and Quality in Older Patients With Sarcopenic Dysphagia

JAMDA
December 26, 2017
Sarcopenic dysphagia is characterized by difficulty swallowing due to a loss of whole-body skeletal and swallowing muscle mass and function. However, no study has reported on swallowing muscle mass and quality in patients with sarcopenic dysphagia.

Use of Anticholinergic Drugs and its Relationship With Psychological Well-Being and Mortality in Long-Term Care Facilities in Helsinki

JAMDA
December 26, 2017
To assess the burden of drugs with anticholinergic properties (DAPs) and associated factors in long-term care facilities and to explore how psychological well-being and mortality are associated with the use of DAPs.

Ultrasonography to Measure Swallowing Muscle Mass and Quality in Older Patients With Sarcopenic Dysphagia

JAMDA
December 26, 2017
Sarcopenic dysphagia is characterized by difficulty swallowing due to a loss of whole-body skeletal and swallowing muscle mass and function. However, no study has reported on swallowing muscle mass and quality in patients with sarcopenic dysphagia.

The Society's Board of Directors Holiday Greeting

Navigating PALTC
Long-Term Care, Post-Acute Care, Patient Centered, Practitioners, Quality
December 21, 2017