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
Quality of life and associated characteristics in long-term care residents with advanced dementia in Macao: a cross-sectional study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12877-024-05466-4
Abstract: The quality of life (QoL) of long-term care residents with advanced dementia represents a critical concern. However, empirical data on this topic especially within Chinese society remains relatively scarce. This study aimed to investigate the… read more here.
Keywords: term care; long term; advanced dementia; quality life ... See more keywords
The last week of life of nursing home residents with advanced dementia: a retrospective study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12904-019-0510-x
Abstract: BackgroundBarriers to palliative care still exist in long-term care settings for older people, which can mean that people with advanced dementia may not receive of adequate palliative care in the last days of their life;… read more here.
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Differences in survival and healthcare utilization amongst nursing home residents with advanced dementia and frailty compared to other end-of-life conditions: a retrospective cohort study.
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DOI: 10.1186/s12904-025-01957-2
Abstract: Many nursing home residents suffer from advanced dementia and frailty. Describing their survival patterns and healthcare utilisation while under palliative care enables planning of palliative care services around their needs. We aimed to determine survival… read more here.
Keywords: home residents; advanced dementia; dementia frailty; nursing home ... See more keywords