Hip Fractures in Patients With Advanced Dementia: What Treatment Provides the Best Palliation?
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DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2018.0822
Abstract: Nursing home residents sustaining a hip fracture have poor outcomes both in terms of survival and ambulation. Using US Medicare data on nursing home residents from 2005 through 2009, Neuman and colleagues1 found that by… read more here.
Keywords: nursing home; fracture; hip; group ... See more keywords
What are the factors associated with people with advanced dementia refusing assistance with personal care?
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DOI: 10.1002/gps.5857
Abstract: People with dementia sometimes refuse assistance with personal care activities such as washing or dressing. We aimed to investigate the factors associated with refusals of care in advanced dementia. read more here.
Keywords: factors associated; personal care; care; associated people ... See more keywords
Discourses of work life in narrative identities of people with advanced dementia.
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DOI: 10.1002/gps.5921
Abstract: OBJECTIVES There is no consensus as to whether people with advanced dementia can create a narrative identity. It is most often thought to be disturbed due to autobiographical memory disorders. In this paper, we examined… read more here.
Keywords: people advanced; narrative identities; discourses work; work life ... See more keywords
[Provision of palliative care for people with advanced dementia].
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DOI: 10.1007/s00115-017-0468-y
Abstract: As a result of a literature-based expert process, this review provides an overview about the principles of palliative care for people with advanced dementia that are relevant for clinical practice. In particular, the indications, impact and aims… read more here.
Keywords: care people; people advanced; palliative care; advanced dementia ... See more keywords
Multidisciplinary perspectives on medication-related decision-making for people with advanced dementia living in long-term care: a critical incident analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s00228-019-02820-z
Abstract: Purpose This study aimed to explore medication-related decision-making by health professionals from different disciplines and specialties caring for people with advanced dementia living in long-term care facilities, focusing on dilemmas associated with starting, continuing or… read more here.
Keywords: decision; advanced dementia; medication; medication related ... See more keywords
Health-related quality of life in people with advanced dementia: a comparison of EQ-5D-5L and QUALID instruments
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DOI: 10.1007/s11136-018-1987-0
Abstract: BackgroundAssessing health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in people with advanced dementia is challenging but important for informed decision-making. Proxy measurement of this construct is difficult and is often rated lower than self-report. Accurate proxy rating… read more here.
Keywords: people advanced; health related; advanced dementia; related quality ... See more keywords
Prevalence and Predictors of Symptoms in Persons with Advanced Dementia Living in the Community.
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DOI: 10.1089/jpm.2021.0402
Abstract: Background: Behavioral, psychological, and physical symptoms are prevalent in advanced dementia, as well as major contributors to poor quality of life, health care costs, caregiver burden, and nursing home placement. Objectives: To determine the frequency… read more here.
Keywords: symptoms persons; community; persons advanced; care ... See more keywords
Evaluating Mobility in Advanced Dementia: A Scoping Review and Feasibility Analysis.
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DOI: 10.1093/geront/gny068
Abstract: Background and Objectives Mobility decline is a symptom of advanced dementia that affects function, safety, caregiving, and quality of life. Monitoring mobility status is essential for initiating timely and targeted interventions aimed at preventing excess… read more here.
Keywords: people advanced; mobility; advanced dementia; feasibility ... See more keywords
Generation of a function affect model for residents with advanced dementia
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DOI: 10.1111/ijn.12718
Abstract: AIMS AND OBJECTIVES This article presents the generation of a model of care encompassing "function" and "affect" based on findings from a 2011 research project aimed at improving care delivery for people with advanced dementia.… read more here.
Keywords: generation; model; advanced dementia; care ... See more keywords
Physicians' and Public Attitudes Toward Euthanasia in People with Advanced Dementia
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DOI: 10.1111/jgs.16692
Abstract: To explore the opinion of the Dutch general public and of physicians regarding euthanasia in patients with advanced dementia. read more here.
Keywords: physicians public; toward euthanasia; advanced dementia; euthanasia people ... See more keywords
Benefits and harms of oral anticoagulants for atrial fibrillation in nursing home residents with advanced dementia
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DOI: 10.1111/jgs.18108
Abstract: Approximately 20% of older persons with dementia have atrial fibrillation (AF). Nearly all have stroke risks that exceed the guideline‐recommended threshold for anticoagulation. Although individuals with dementia develop profound impairments and die from the disease,… read more here.
Keywords: nursing home; residents advanced; home residents; benefits harms ... See more keywords