Modeling Interventions to Reduce the Spread of Multidrug-Resistant Organisms Between Health Care Facilities in a Region
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.19212
Abstract: Key Points Question Which multidrug-resistant organism (MDRO) intervention is best to implement in a set of health care facilities to reduce the spread of MDROs regionwide? Findings In this computational simulation modeling study of 102… read more here.
Keywords: multidrug resistant; health care; care facilities; reduce spread ... See more keywords
Implementation of an Antibiotic Stewardship Program in Long-term Care Facilities Across the US
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.0181
Abstract: Key Points Question Is framing antibiotic stewardship as a patient safety issue and emphasizing direct care staff engagement associated with reductions in antibiotic use across US long-term care facilities? Findings In this quality improvement study… read more here.
Keywords: long term; care facilities; care; term care ... See more keywords
Association of BNT162b2 Vaccine Third Dose Receipt With Incidence of SARS-CoV-2 Infection, COVID-19–Related Hospitalization, and Death Among Residents of Long-term Care Facilities, August to October 2021
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.19940
Abstract: Key Points Question What is the association between vaccination with the third dose of BNT162b2 vaccine and the incidence of COVID-19 among residents of long-term care facilities? Findings In this cohort study of 18 611 residents… read more here.
Keywords: long term; care facilities; covid related; bnt162b2 vaccine ... See more keywords
Oral health matters in cognitive impaired aged residents in geriatric care facilities: A cross‐sectional survey
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DOI: 10.1002/nop2.683
Abstract: To investigate the oral health status of aged residents and explore the possible factors associated with oral health and the effect of cognitive impairment (CI) on it in geriatric care facilities (GCF) using oral health… read more here.
Keywords: aged residents; oral health; geriatric care; health ... See more keywords
Factors influencing the use of public and private health care facilities among poor older people in rural Ghana
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DOI: 10.1007/s10389-018-01010-y
Abstract: Objective The choice of a particular health care facility is premised on certain factors which remain largely unknown in rural settings in Ghana. The purpose of this study was to explore issues influencing public and… read more here.
Keywords: poor older; health care; health; private health ... See more keywords
Spatial Differentiation and Influencing Mechanism of Medical Care Accessibility in Beijing: A Migrant Equality Perspective
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DOI: 10.1007/s11769-018-0950-x
Abstract: Spatial equality of access to basic public services, especially medical care services which are directly related to life safety, is the first step to achieve the goal of equalization of basic public services for all… read more here.
Keywords: care services; medical care; accessibility; care ... See more keywords
The Privatisation and the Unbalanced Spatial Development of Residential Care for the Elderly: the Case of Beijing, China
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DOI: 10.1007/s12061-016-9204-4
Abstract: By focusing on the development of residential care facilities for the elderly (RCFEs) in China’s capital city of Beijing between the 1950s and 2010s, this study examines the policy orientation and local consequences of the… read more here.
Keywords: development residential; privatisation unbalanced; residential care; care ... See more keywords
Topical antimicrobial prescribing patterns in residents of Australian aged-care facilities: use of a national point prevalence survey to identify opportunities for quality improvement.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2021.03.019
Abstract: BACKGROUND Australian residential aged care facilities (RACFs) are encouraged to participate in an annual Aged Care National Antimicrobial Prescribing Survey. This data source was analysed to describe patterns of topical antimicrobial prescribing and thereby provide… read more here.
Keywords: aged care; antimicrobial prescribing; survey; topical antimicrobial ... See more keywords
An investigation of acoustical environments in the elderly care facilities
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apacoust.2018.03.009
Abstract: Abstract 62 rooms including living rooms, common rooms and dining rooms in 11 elderly care facilities had been measured, and some objective acoustical parameters in these rooms were measured such as background noise level (BNL)… read more here.
Keywords: elderly care; speech; dining rooms; rooms dining ... See more keywords
Field evaluation of the circadian stimulus potential of daylit and non-daylit spaces in dementia care facilities
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2018.03.007
Abstract: Abstract Lack of sufficient exposure to high-intensity light during the morning can negatively affect the health and well-being of residents in dementia care facilities. The objective of this study was to evaluate the circadian stimulus… read more here.
Keywords: daylit spaces; daylit; care; care facilities ... See more keywords
Complaints in long-term care facilities for older persons: Why residents do not give 'free advice'.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2016.11.007
Abstract: In health care policies, the right to complain is presented as a key patient right. Complaints are also seen as a potential vehicle for quality improvement. However, in long-term care facilities for older persons in… read more here.
Keywords: long term; facilities older; care; term care ... See more keywords