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Loeb Criteria via Telemedicine: Assessing for Infection in LTCF Residents

JAMDA
May 1, 2023
Pneumonia and urinary tract infections (UTI) are 2 of the most common diagnoses of residents of long-term care facilities (LTCF), accounting for over 40% of antibiotic use. However, studies have repeatedly shown much of the antibiotic prescribing to...

Interventions to Reduce 30-day Rehospitalization Rates in Skilled Nursing Facilities: Systematic Review

JAMDA
May 1, 2023
Many people who are admitted to a hospital for acute reasons are transferred to a skilled nursing facility (SNF) for continuity of care. Meanwhile, 25% of these patients face readmission to the hospital within 30 days of discharge. This has led to...

Improving Emergency Department Transfers for Long-Term Care Residents: A Care Pathway

JAMDA
May 1, 2023
Nearly half of all long-term care (LTC) residents in Canada are transferred to the emergency department (ED) annually, increasing the strain on healthcare resources and potentially negatively impacting the health and wellness of residents (e.g.,...

Hierarchical Association Between Beers List Medications, Delirium, Post-Acute Care Discharge

JAMDA
May 1, 2023
The Beers criteria are the most widely cited resource used to identify potentially inappropriate medication prescribing in older adults. This is of interest as Beers list medications may contribute to higher rates of delirium when used in...

Frailty Monitoring in Skilled Nursing Patients and Associated Outcomes

JAMDA
May 1, 2023
Frailty is a common problem in the post-acute and long-term care setting. Frail patients are known to have an increased risk for poor health outcomes, including falls and hospital readmission. However, measurement and treatment of frailty in this...

Factors that Influence Satisfaction with Activities in Assisted Living Residents

JAMDA
May 1, 2023
Engagement in activities is important for maintaining physical function and has been associated with improved quality of life among residents in assisted living. Numerous factors can influence residents’ satisfaction with activities including...

Factors Associated with Care Interactions Among Nursing Home Residents

JAMDA
May 1, 2023
The quality of care interactions play a role in resident quality of life and psychological well-being among nursing home (NH) residents living with dementia. Care interactions are influenced by resident demographics, resident characteristics, and...

Face-to-face Nursing Home Visits During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Safe Intervention

JAMDA
May 1, 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major disproportionate effect on morbidity and mortality of nursing home residents, accounting for 40% of all COVID-19 deaths, necessitating “lockdowns” to limit exposure. This has prevented loved ones from visiting,...

Examining Relationships Between Nursing Home Facility Factors, Pain, and Race

JAMDA
May 1, 2023
Pain is highly prevalent among nursing home (NH) residents with dementia with estimates suggesting that 35-80% of residents experience pain. There are a number of factors that are associated with pain in NH residents with dementia including age,...

Evaluating for Cognitive Assessment and Racial Disparities

JAMDA
May 1, 2023
More than 50% of nursing home residents experience some degree of cognitive impairment. The Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) has been used as part of the Minimum Data Set 3.0 to screen nursing home residents for cognitive impairment. The...