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Virtual Reality–Based Physical Exercise With Exergames (PhysEx) Improves Mental and Physical Health of Institutionalized Older Adults

JAMDA
February 24, 2017
Institutionalized older persons show higher risk of functional dependence and falls due to physical and cognitive decline than community-dwelling residents.1,2 Approximately 48% of older persons who are institutionalized experience a clear-cut...

Bisphosphonate Use After Hip Fracture in Older Adults: A Nationwide Retrospective Cohort Study

JAMDA
February 24, 2017
The aim of this study was to investigate the association between bisphosphonate use and the risk of new fracture in a nationwide cohort of individuals with previous hip fractures, with emphasis on individuals above 80 years of age.

High Prevalence of Physical Frailty Among Community-Dwelling Malnourished Older Adults–A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

JAMDA
February 24, 2017
Malnutrition and frailty are two geriatric syndromes that significantly affect independent living and health in community-dwelling older adults. Although the pathophysiology of malnutrition and physical frailty share common pathways, it is unknown...

Experiences and Effects of Structurally Involving Residents in the Nursing Home by Means of Participatory Action Research: A Mixed Method Study

JAMDA
February 24, 2017
This study aimed to examine the effects of introducing participatory action research (PAR) within the nursing home (NH) on residents’ quality of life (QoL) and NH experience and participation, and to explore their experiences with PAR.

Unexplained Absences and Risk of Death and Injury Among Nursing Home Residents: A Systematic Review

JAMDA
February 24, 2017
Unexplained absence of nursing home (NH) residents is one of the most challenging issues related to the care of older people. The aim of this review was to examine the death and injury outcomes of unexplained absence of NH residents.

Reforming Management of Behavior Symptoms and Psychiatric Conditions in Long-Term Care Facilities: A Different Perspective

JAMDA
February 24, 2017
Despite much attention including national initiatives, concerns remain about the approaches to managing behavior symptoms and psychiatric conditions across all settings, including in long-term care settings such as nursing homes and assisted living...

Screening for Frailty and Sarcopenia Among Older Persons in Medical Outpatient Clinics and its Associations With Healthcare Burden

JAMDA
February 24, 2017
With an aging population and increase in multimorbidity, the importance of screening for frailty and sarcopenia has become a public health priority. Several tools to do so exist. This study aimed to examine whether the SARC-F and Edmonton frail...

Comprehensive Literature Review of Factors Influencing Medication Safety in Nursing Homes: Using a Systems Model

JAMDA
February 24, 2017
The objectives of this review were to identify the work system factors influencing medication safety measures [adverse drug events (ADEs), adverse drug reactions, or medication errors (MEs)], to determine the incidence of ADEs, and describe the most...

Physical Exercise, Cognition, and Function in Older People

JAMDA
February 21, 2017
There has been an increasing amount of recent interest on the potential benefits of physical exercise in older people, including signals that suggest a possible nexus between physical exercise and improved cognition.1,2 In older people who are...

Zopiclone Use and Risk of Fractures in Older People: Population-Based Study

JAMDA
February 21, 2017
The primary objective was to evaluate the risk of fractures associated with use of zopiclone, a new Z-hypnotic, in a population-based cohort of older people in New Zealand (NZ) in a real-world setting. The secondary objective was to examine a...