"Because I was sick": seriously ill veterans' perspectives on reason for 30-day readmissions.

abstract：:This paper examines the relationship between physical fitness and activity among elderly males in the traditional rural community of Chetbesi, Nepal. It takes advantage of the unique character of the Hindu caste system to implement a quasiexperimental research design that approximates random assignment to high and low...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Beall CM,Goldstein MC,Feldman ES

更新日期：1985-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the relationship between frailty and overall and cardiovascular mortality. DESIGN:Longitudinal mortality analysis. SETTING:National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 1999-2004. PARTICIPANTS:Community-dwelling older adults aged 60 and older (N = 4,984; mean age 71.1 ± 0.19, 56% ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Crow RS,Lohman MC,Titus AJ,Bruce ML,Mackenzie TA,Bartels SJ,Batsis JA

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine the effect of religion and spirituality on social support, psychological functioning, and physical health in medically ill hospitalized older adults. DESIGN:Cross-sectional survey. SETTING:Duke University Medical Center. PARTICIPANTS:A research nurse interviewed 838 consecutively admitted patie...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Koenig HG,George LK,Titus P

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Available strategies to increase influenza vaccination rates in the elderly have not been tested in the private sector where most elderly receive care. We performed a randomized controlled trial of a postcard reminder in the three private general internal medicine practices. The observed vaccination rates of 55% in ex...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Buchner DM,Larson EB,White RF

更新日期：1987-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To further validate an objective measure of physical illness burden, the Cumulative Illness Rating Scale (CIRS). DESIGN:Survey with correlation of CIRS ratings made from physician interviews and review of medical records with post-mortem ratings made independently at tissue autopsy. SUBJECTS:Victims of comp...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Conwell Y,Forbes NT,Cox C,Caine ED

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the prevalence and content of long-term care facility policies regarding the use of life-sustaining treatments (cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), artificial hydration and nutrition, dialysis, antibiotics for life-threatening infections, transfer to acute care hospital) and advance directives in...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Choudhry NK,Ma J,Rasooly I,Singer PA

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is accumulating evidence that interactions between beta-amyloid and copper, iron, and zinc are associated with the pathophysiology of Alzheimer's disease (AD). A significant dyshomeostasis of copper, iron, and zinc has been detected, and the mismanagement of these metals induces beta-amyloid precipitation and ne...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Finefrock AE,Bush AI,Doraiswamy PM

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the association between change in motor function and mortality. DESIGN:Prospective, observational cohort study. SETTING:Approximately 40 retirement communities across the Chicago metropolitan area participating in the Rush Memory and Aging Project. PARTICIPANTS:Eight hundred thirty-seven communi...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Buchman AS,Wilson RS,Boyle PA,Bienias JL,Bennett DA

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The implications for society of increasing life span to 120 years can only be guessed, but comparing the diversity of responses to aging in different countries may give insights into the possible effect. A European Union-funded study of the recipients of community care services in 11 European countries illustrates how...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Carpenter GI

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine whether arterial stiffness is a risk factor for falls in community-dwelling older people. DESIGN:Prospective cohort study. SETTING:Community population, Sydney, Australia. PARTICIPANTS:Community-dwelling older adults (mean age 79.8±4.4, 52.2% female; N=481). MEASUREMENTS:Carotid-femoral pulse ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Wong AK,Lord SR,Trollor JN,Sturnieks DL,Delbaere K,Menant J,Brodaty H,Sachdev PS,Close JC

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES:Behavioral problems in individuals with Alzheimer's disease (AD) impose major management challenges. Current prevention strategies are anchored to cognitive outcomes, but behavioral outcomes may provide another, clinically relevant opportunity for preemptive therapy. We sought to determine whether...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Caselli RJ,Langlais BT,Dueck AC,Henslin BR,Johnson TA,Woodruff BK,Hoffman-Snyder C,Locke DEC

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess older urban women's knowledge about sexual transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and to evaluate the relationship between their HIV/AIDS knowledge level and sources of information. DESIGN:Cross-sectional survey conducted between June 2001 and...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Henderson SJ,Bernstein LB,George DM,Doyle JP,Paranjape AS,Corbie-Smith G

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with diabetes mellitus and an underlying mixed axonal and demyelinating polyneuropathy are particularly prone to compression neuropathies with consequent axonal degeneration and a poor prognosis for recovery. This hazard should be taken into account whenever a prolonged surgical procedure is contemplated. An ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Massey EW,Pleet AB

更新日期：1980-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To identify risk factors for five different subtypes of disability. DESIGN:Prospective cohort study. SETTING:Greater New Haven, Connecticut. PARTICIPANTS:Seven hundred fifty-four community-living residents aged 70 and older and initially nondisabled in four essential activities of daily living (bathing, d...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Gill TM,Murphy TE,Barry LC,Allore HG

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare perioperative problems and outcomes of reconstructive surgery with microvascular flaps of a group of older (≥ 70) and younger adults (20-69). DESIGN:Prospective clinical cohort study. SETTING:Maxillofacial surgical unit of a university teaching hospital in Munich, Germany. PARTICIPANTS:Two hund...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Kesting MR,Hölzle F,Wolff KD,Wagenpfeil S,Hasler RJ,Wales CJ,Steinstraesser L,Rohleder NH

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To estimate population norms for use in assessment of individuals in relation to their age-matched peers using true longitudinal patterns of decline. DESIGN:Longitudinal study of 10 years of follow-up data from the Medical Research Council Cognitive Function and Ageing Study (MRC CFAS) on the most commonly ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Chatfield M,Matthews FE,Brayne C,Medical Research Council Cognitive Function and Ageing Study.

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As nursing homes become increasingly important sites for biomedical and behavioral research, researchers must address the ethical problems of increased vulnerability and the high prevalence of mental and physical disorders in the nursing home population. Obtaining valid informed consent is but one of the many difficul...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Sachs GA,Rhymes J,Cassel CK

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare reports about care experiences of individuals who died within 1 year of survey with reports of those who did not. DESIGN:Medicare Advantage (MA) Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) surveys asked about care experiences. Survey completion dates were linked to Social Secu...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Elliott MN,Haviland AM,Cleary PD,Zaslavsky AM,Farley DO,Klein DJ,Edwards CA,Beckett MK,Orr N,Saliba D

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine the association between persistent delirium and 1-year mortality in newly admitted postacute care (PAC) facility patients with delirium who were followed regardless of residence. DESIGN:Observational cohort study. SETTING:Eight greater-Boston skilled nursing facilities specializing in PAC. PART...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Kiely DK,Marcantonio ER,Inouye SK,Shaffer ML,Bergmann MA,Yang FM,Fearing MA,Jones RN

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine current utilization patterns of cholinesterase inhibitor (ChEI) therapy for dementia to determine treatment duration, use in long-term care, how often patients receive these drugs until death, and frequency of switching between the available ChEIs. DESIGN:A population-based healthcare administrat...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Herrmann N,Gill SS,Bell CM,Anderson GM,Bronskill SE,Shulman KI,Fischer HD,Sykora K,Shi HS,Rochon PA

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In view of some controversies still existing about the real efficacy of ergot derivatives in the management of dementia, a double-blind, randomized, parallel group trial extending up to 6 months was carried out to compare the effects of nicergoline, 60 mg daily, and placebo in 315 patients suffering from mild to moder...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Battaglia A,Bruni G,Ardia A,Sacchetti G

更新日期：1989-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES:The extent to which the prevalence of muscle weakness in the US population varies by different putative grip strength constructs developed by the Sarcopenia Definitions and Outcomes Consortium (SDOC) has not been described. DESIGN:Cross-sectional analysis. SETTING:Two nationally representative c...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Patel SM,Duchowny KA,Kiel DP,Correa-de-Araujo R,Fielding RA,Travison T,Magaziner J,Manini T,Xue QL,Newman AB,Pencina KM,Santanasto AJ,Bhasin S,Cawthon PM

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Older driver safety is a growing public health concern for which interventions are currently being sought. Statistics show that older drivers suffer a disproportionately high rate of motor vehicle fatalities compared with other adult drivers. This disproportion is due to two factors: an increased crash rate per vehicl...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Wang CC,Carr DB,Older Drivers Project.

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To quantify the prevalence of documented urinary tract infection (UTI), nonspecific symptoms, and antibiotic treatment of suspected UTI in nursing homes (NHs) in the tropics and to describe the typical resident likely to receive antibiotic treatment for suspected UTI and factors associated with the developme...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Mayne S,Sundvall PD,Gunnarsson R

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe decade- long trends (1999-2009) in the rates of not undergoing cardiac catheterization and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in individuals aged 65 and older presenting with an ST-segment elevation acute myocardial infarction (STEMI) and factors associated with not undergoing these procedu...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Tisminetzky M,Erskine N,Chen HY,Gore J,Gurwitz J,Yarzebski J,Joffe S,Shaw P,Goldberg R

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Older adults with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) experience functional impairment that can complicate CKD management. Failure to recognize functional impairment may put these individuals at risk of further functional decline, nursing home placement, and missed opportunities for timely goals-of-care conversation...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Hall RK,Haines C,Gorbatkin SM,Schlanger L,Shaban H,Schell JO,Gurley SB,Colón-Emeric CS,Bowling CB

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the total cost of pressure ulcer prevention, component costs of each intervention, and the relationship of costs to subjects' risk level. DESIGN:3-month cohort trial. SETTING:A 600-bed, state-supported, long-term care facility. PATIENTS:A total of 539 war veterans, 83% of whom were male; mean a...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Xakellis GC,Frantz R,Lewis A

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with dementia often manifest troublesome and disruptive behaviors in addition to intellectual impairments. This study evaluated behavioral disturbances in 126 demented patients examined sequentially, using questionnaires administered to primary caregivers to quantify the types and severity of behavioral distu...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Swearer JM,Drachman DA,O'Donnell BF,Mitchell AL

更新日期：1988-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of isobaric oxygenation on psychogeriatric subjects, with mild cognitive impairment was assessed in a single-blind controlled pilot study. Three of the 7 subjects were treated with a mixture of 97% oxygen plus 3% carbon dioxide, and 4 treated with compressed air. The oxygen or air was administered during tw...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： White L,Crovello JN,Rosenberg SN,Neiditch JA

更新日期：1975-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The 143 physicians who returned to Temple University Medical School a questionnaire on knowledge of prescribing for the elderly constituted 25% of a stratified random sample of general practitioners (GPs), family practitioners (FPs), and practitioners in internal medicine (IMs) reimbursed under Medicare in Pennsylvani...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Ferry ME,Lamy PP,Becker LA

更新日期：1985-09-01 00:00:00