Journal of the American Medical Directors Association

Get full text access Log in, subscribe or purchase for full access. References 1. Su, J.J. ∙ Chan, C.K. ∙ Batalik, L. ... Immersive virtual reality-based intervention for psychological wellbeing among older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis PLOS Digit Health. 2026; 5, e0001110 2. Keyes, C.L.M. Promoting and protecting mental health as flourishing: a complementary strategy for improving national mental health Am Psychol. 2007; 62:95-108 3. Ng, W.H.D. ∙ Ang, W.H.D. ∙ Fukahori, H. ...

Keywords Falls NLP nursing home More than 40% of nursing home residents will experience at least 1 fall during their stay. These falls can result in severe injuries, such as fractures, head trauma, and even death.1,2 Falls are among the leading causes of disability and loss of independence among older adults.3 Documentation of falls, including incident reporting, is essential for understanding their prevalence and informing fall prevention efforts.

Keywords Robot-assisted training stroke cognitive function daily living ability meta-analysis Get full text access Log in, subscribe or purchase for full access. References 1. Potter, T.B.H. ∙ Tannous, J. ∙ Vahidy, F.S. A contemporary review of epidemiology, risk factors, etiology, and outcomes of premature stroke Curr Atheroscler Rep. 2022; 24:939-948 2. Ohnon, W. ∙ Wattanathorn, J. ∙ Thukham-Mee, W. ...

Keywords Glomerular filtration rate kidney diseases Minimum Data Set nursing homes validation study The Minimum Data Set (MDS) for resident assessment has been federally required in all US nursing homes (NHs) since 1990.1,2 Originally designed for care planning, the MDS has evolved into a multifunctional tool for quality measurement, reimbursement, and research, making the validity of its condition indicators important for contemporary NH research and quality monitoring.2,3 The latest...

Keywords Pneumonia shingles COVID-19 senior housing vaccines Get full text access Log in, subscribe or purchase for full access. References 1. Goyani, P. ∙ Christodoulou, R. ∙ Vassiliou, E. Immunosenescence: aging and immune system decline Vaccines. 2024; 12:1314 2. Centers for Disease Control Pneumococcal disease symptoms and complications 3. Abul, Y. ∙ Leeder, C. ∙ Gravenstein, S. Epidemiology and clinical presentation of COVID-19 in older adults Infect Dis Clin North America. 2022; 37:1-26 4.

Keywords Frailty transition sarcopenia multistate Markov model CHARLS Get full text access Log in, subscribe or purchase for full access. References 1. Hoogendijk, E.O. ∙ Afilalo, J. ∙ Ensrud, K.E. ... Frailty: implications for clinical practice and public health Lancet. 2019; 394:1365-1375 2. Sato, R. ∙ Vatic, M. ∙ Peixoto da Fonseca, G.W. ... Biological basis and treatment of frailty and sarcopenia Cardiovasc Res. 2024; 120:982-998 3. Qiu, Y. ∙ Li, G. ∙ Wang, X. ...

Keywords Chemical restraints nursing homes neuropsychiatric symptoms dementia psychosocial intervention psychotropic drugs Overprescribing of psychotropic drugs is a major health concern among older adults, especially regarding people with dementia (PwD), that spreads through the community, acute health care settings, and long-term health care settings.1,2 Society, and at times clinicians involved in routine psychotropic overprescribing, may—whether from ignorance or a sense of...

Keywords Geriatric assessment Morse Fall Scale nursing homes risk assessment Get full text access Log in, subscribe or purchase for full access. References 1. Shao, L. ∙ Shi, Y. ∙ Xie, X.Y. ... Incidence and risk factors of falls among older people in nursing homes: systematic review and meta-analysis J Am Med Dir Assoc. 2023; 24:1708-1717 2. Oner, B. ∙ Zengul, F.D. ∙ Oner, N. ... Nursing-sensitive indicators for nursing care: a systematic review (1997-2017) Nurs Open. 2021; 8:1005-1022 3. Miura, T.

Get full text access Log in, subscribe or purchase for full access. References 1. Murray, D.M. ∙ Varnell, S.P. ∙ Blitstein, J.L. Design and analysis of group-randomized trials: a review of recent methodological developments Am J Public Health. 2004; 94:423-432 2. Wu, X.V. ∙ Yap, X.Y. ∙ Feng, R.C. ... Effectiveness of a community-based eHealth program on self-care, cognition, and health outcomes of older adults with chronic diseases: a multi-site cluster-controlled trial J Am Med Dir Assoc.

Keywords Sarcopenia depression physical performance gait speed sex differences aging Get full text access Log in, subscribe or purchase for full access. References 1. Sayer, A.A. ∙ Cruz-Jentoft, A. Sarcopenia definition, diagnosis and treatment: consensus is growing Age Ageing. 2022; 51:afac220 2. Bischoff-Ferrari, H.A. ∙ Orav, J.E. ∙ Kanis, J.A. ...