Social Participation Among Older Adults Before and After Long-Term Care Facility Entry.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2025.3684
Abstract: Importance Social participation is essential throughout life and is associated with decreased mortality and increased quality of life. It is unknown whether long-term care facility (LTCF) entry disrupts or facilitates it. Objectives To determine longitudinal… read more here.
Keywords: term care; long term; facility; participation ... 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
Antihypertensive Deprescribing and Cardiovascular Events Among Long-Term Care Residents
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.46851
Abstract: This comparative effectiveness research study uses target trial emulation to assess whether deprescribing of antihypertensive medications is associated with hospitalization for myocardial infarction and stroke in long-term care residents. read more here.
Keywords: term care; long term; antihypertensive deprescribing; care residents ... See more keywords
Incidence, Risks, and Types of Infections in Pediatric Long-term Care Facilities
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DOI: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2017.1482
Abstract: Importance The population of infants, children, and adolescents cared for at pediatric long-term care facilities is increasing in complexity and size and thus consumes substantial health care resources. Infections are a significant cause of morbidity… read more here.
Keywords: long term; infection; care; term care ... See more keywords
Validity of the Medication Safety Self‐Assessment for Long‐Term Care tool in Australian long‐term care: a RAND appropriateness method study
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DOI: 10.1002/bcp.70115
Abstract: The validity of using the Canadian Medication Safety Self‐Assessment for Long‐Term Care (MSSA‐LTC) tool in the international context is unknown. This study aims to determine the face and content validity of the Canadian MSSA‐LTC tool… read more here.
Keywords: term care; long term; validity; medication safety ... See more keywords
Relationship between administrative characteristics of long‐term care institutions and use of antipsychotics and anxiolytics in residents with cognitive impairment
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DOI: 10.1002/gps.5432
Abstract: To identify the facility characteristics that are associated with prescribing practices of typical and atypical antipsychotics, and anxiolytics in residents with cognitive impairment in long‐term care (LTC) institutions. read more here.
Keywords: long term; residents cognitive; antipsychotics anxiolytics; anxiolytics residents ... See more keywords
Hearing and vision health for people with dementia in residential long term care: Knowledge, attitudes and practice in England, South Korea, India, Greece, Indonesia and Australia
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DOI: 10.1002/gps.5563
Abstract: Up to 90% of people with dementia in long term care (LTC) have hearing and/or vision impairment. Hearing/vision difficulties are frequently under‐recognised or incompletely managed. The impacts of hearing/vision impairment include more rapid cognitive decline,… read more here.
Keywords: people dementia; long term; hearing vision; vision ... See more keywords
Determinants of long‐term care service use by persons with dementia: A national dementia registry study conducted in Taiwan
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DOI: 10.1002/gps.5719
Abstract: This study investigated the determinants and use of Taiwan's long‐term care (LTC) Plan Version 2.0 (LTC 2.0) services by persons with dementia (PWDs) and their caregivers. read more here.
Keywords: persons dementia; long term; term care; study ... See more keywords
Staff perceptions of the consequences of COVID‐19 on quality of dementia care for residents in Ontario long‐term care homes
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DOI: 10.1002/gps.5725
Abstract: The first wave of the COVID‐19 pandemic necessitated extensive infection control measures in long‐term care (LTC) and had a significant impact on staffing and services. Anecdotal reports indicate that this negatively affected LTC residents' quality… read more here.
Keywords: long term; quality; quality dementia; care ... See more keywords
A systematic review of specialty dementia care units in long‐term care settings
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DOI: 10.1002/gps.5907
Abstract: Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) are common among nursing home residents. Yet, conclusive evidence regarding best care practices among this population is lacking. Objectives of this systematic review were to explore features of dementia… read more here.
Keywords: long term; care settings; systematic review; care ... See more keywords