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JAMDA
July 1, 2024

Cost-Consequence Analysis of Deprescribing to Optimize Health Outcomes for Frail Older People: A Within-Trial Analysis

JAMDA
July 1, 2024
In Australia, residential aged care facilities (RACFs) serve as necessary health care settings for the well-being of complex, older adult individuals, particularly in managing their medications. Related to other congregate care environments, RACFs...

Multifaceted Interventions Inclusive of Medication Optimization for Frailty in Aged Care: A Systematic Review

JAMDA
July 1, 2024
Implementation of best practice frailty guidelines in residential aged care is currently unclear, and there is a particular scarcity of evidence regarding multifaceted frailty treatments inclusive of medication optimization in these settings,...

Dual Sensory Impairment Predicts an Increased Risk of Postdischarge Falls in Older Patients

JAMDA
June 28, 2024
The purpose of this study was to determine the associations of vision impairment, hearing impairment, and comorbid vision and hearing impairment [ie, dual sensory impairment (DSI)] on admission to hospital with falls within 3 months of discharge in...

Pharmacist-Led Deprescribing Using STOPPFrail for Frail Older Adults in Nursing Homes

JAMDA
June 28, 2024
To evaluate the impact of pharmacist-guided deprescribing using the STOPPFrail (Screening Tool of Older Persons' Prescriptions in Frail adults with a limited life expectancy) criteria in frail older nursing home residents.

Nursing Home Star Ratings and End-Of-Life Care Quality: Lessons Learned From the Veterans Health Administration

JAMDA
June 28, 2024
More than 25% of deaths among older adults occur in nursing homes. Thus, assessments of nursing home quality, including the widely used 5-star rating systems, should reflect quality of end-of-life (EOL) care. Our objective was to examine the...

Complex Patterns of Antihypertensive Treatment Changes in Long-Term Care Residents

JAMDA
June 28, 2024
Antihypertensive treatment changes are common in long-term care residents, yet data on the frequency and predictors of changes are lacking. We described the patterns of antihypertensive changes and examined the triggering factors.

Top 10 Signs and Symptoms of Psychotropic Adverse Drug Events to Monitor in Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities

JAMDA
June 28, 2024
To produce a consensus list of the top 10 signs and symptoms suggestive of adverse drug events (ADEs) for monitoring in residents of long-term care facilities (LTCFs) who use antipsychotics, benzodiazepines, or antidepressants.

Variation in Excess Mortality Across Nursing Homes in the Netherlands During the COVID-19 Pandemic

JAMDA
June 28, 2024
Nursing home residents constituted a vulnerable population during the COVID-19 pandemic, and half of all cause-attributed COVID-19 deaths occurred within nursing homes. Yet, given the low life expectancy of nursing home residents, it is unclear to...

Association Between the Average Number of In-Network Hospitals and Medical Counseling for Cognitive Impairment in South Korea

JAMDA
June 28, 2024
Mild cognitive impairment, a pressing concern in the face of a rapidly growing global older adult population, necessitates effective management strategies focused on sustained symptom relief and preventing deterioration. Community Dementia Care...