Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire as a screening test for dementia and delirium among the elderly.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare hearing loss screening results of four simple tests with those of hand-held audiometry. DESIGN:Cross-sectional study of individuals screened during intake for physicals and other routine procedures. SETTING:Two primary care clinics in the San Francisco Bay area. PARTICIPANTS:Older adults not we...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Strawbridge WJ,Wallhagen MI

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The author's concept of loneliness is described, especially as it concerns the elderly. An attempt is made to develop an understanding of the word, with its implications for guidance in the nursing profession. The nurse's defenses against her own feelings of loneliness and depression can inhibit therapeutic interactio...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Williams LM

更新日期：1978-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To use an expert consensus process to identify indicators of delirium features to help enhance bedside recognition of delirium. DESIGN:Modified Delphi consensus process to assign existing cognitive and delirium assessment items to delirium features in the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) diagnostic algorit...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Huang LW,Inouye SK,Jones RN,Fong TG,Rudolph JL,O'Connor MG,Metzger ED,Crane PK,Marcantonio ER

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the validity of the Minimum Data Set (MDS). DESIGN:MDS domain scores were correlated with a variety of independently obtained measures of basic behavioral and mental health functions of 513 nursing home residents. SETTING:All participants were residents of the Philadelphia Geriatric Center. PA...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Lawton MP,Casten R,Parmelee PA,Van Haitsma K,Corn J,Kleban MH

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To develop and evaluate a model to estimate inpatient resource utilization for seriously ill patients using periodic medical record abstraction and hospital length of stay. DESIGN:A prospective cohort study of prognoses and preferences and outcomes of seriously ill hospitalized adults. The predictive model ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Alzola C,Lynn J,Wagner D,Wu AW

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the effect of age on the care of patients hospitalized with acute myocardial infarction (MI). DESIGN:Retrospective chart review of all cases with a primary or secondary discharge diagnosis of acute MI. SETTING:Two large community hospitals in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from July 1, 1990 to June 30, 1...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Malone ML,Sial SH,Battiola RJ,Nachodsky JP,Solomon DJ,Goodwin JS

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To analyze the relationship between serum total cholesterol (TC) and all-cause mortality, taking into account various potential confounders. DESIGN:Population-based prospective cohort study. SETTING:Older Italians residing in the general community. PARTICIPANTS:Four thousand five hundred twenty-one men an...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Brescianini S,Maggi S,Farchi G,Mariotti S,Di Carlo A,Baldereschi M,Inzitari D,ILSA Group.

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess colonization and infection with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), high-level gentamicin-resistant enterococci (R-ENT) and gentamicin and/or ceftriaxone-resistant Gram-negative bacilli (R-GNB) and the factors that are associated with colonization and infection with these organisms. ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Terpenning MS,Bradley SF,Wan JY,Chenoweth CE,Jorgensen KA,Kauffman CA

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether mortality is independently associated with urinary incontinence. DESIGN:6-year prospective study that started in 1983/84. SETTING:A Midwestern County. PARTICIPANTS:Probability sample of 1956 community-residing persons 60 years of age and older in 1983/84. MEASUREMENTS:The independent ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Herzog AR,Diokno AC,Brown MB,Fultz NH,Goldstein NE

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine the effect of interventions to optimize medication use on adverse drug reactions (ADRs) in older adults. DESIGN:Systematic review and meta-analysis. EMBASE, PubMed, OVID, Cochrane Library, Clinicaltrials.gov, and Google Scholar were searched through April 30, 2017. SETTING:Randomized controlled ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Gray SL,Hart LA,Perera S,Semla TP,Schmader KE,Hanlon JT

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Coffee and tea are two of the most widely consumed beverages worldwide and have been associated with reduced risk of mortality in some studies. However, it is unknown whether consumption of these beverages is associated with survival to an advanced age. OBJECTIVE:To examine associations of coffee and tea co...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Shadyab AH,Manson JE,Luo J,Haring B,Saquib N,Snetselaar LG,Chen JC,Groessl EJ,Wassertheil-Smoller S,Sun Y,Hale L,LeBoff MS,LaCroix AZ

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recurrent Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is a common nosocomial infection that has a large effect on morbidity and quality of life in older adults in hospitals and long-term care facilities. Because antibiotics are often unsuccessful in curing this disease, fecal transplantation has emerged as a second-line the...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Burke KE,Lamont JT

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Senile dementia is one of the important medical-social-economic problems facing our society, estimated to affect some 60% of nursing home patients and of persons residing in the community. The course of dementia in these patients is affected not only by their age, medical complications, and the disease itself, but als...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Aronson MK,Lipkowitz R

更新日期：1981-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe the prevalence of self reported sleep disturbances in older men and women and to describe their relationships with health status and cardiovascular disease (CVD). DESIGN:Cross-sectional study of sleep disturbance, CVD, general health, psychosocial factors, physical function, and use of psychotro...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Newman AB,Enright PL,Manolio TA,Haponik EF,Wahl PW

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic atrial fibrillation is generally thought to cause stroke by atrial thrombus formation with subsequent embolization. Rheumatic heart disease previously led to most cases of atrial fibrillation, but recent substantial declines in the incidence of rheumatic fever have changed the distribution of causes of atrial ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Wilson DB

更新日期：1985-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess whether the relationship between antidepressant adherence and coronary artery disease (CAD) hospitalizations varied between older and younger adults with depression. DESIGN:Retrospective cohort study. SETTING:Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinics nationwide. PARTICIPANTS:Chronically ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Cooper DC,Trivedi RB,Nelson KM,Reiber GE,Eugenio EC,Beaver KA,Fan VS

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To estimate the prevalence of diagnosed traumatic brain injury (TBI) in individuals hospitalized with hip fracture and examine its association with all-cause mortality. DESIGN:Nested cohort study. SETTING:National sample of Medicare beneficiaries from 2006 to 2010. PARTICIPANTS:Beneficiaries aged 65 and o...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Albrecht JS,Al Kibria G,Gruber-Baldini A,Magaziner J

更新日期：2019-01-01 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：OBJECTIVES:To examine the relationship between frequent falls in older drivers and motor vehicle collision (MVC) involvement. DESIGN:Cross-sectional. SETTING:North central Alabama. PARTICIPANTS:Population-based sample of 2,000 licensed drivers aged 70 and older. MEASUREMENTS:Self-reported history of falling two or ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Huisingh C,McGwin G Jr,Orman KA,Owsley C

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Geriatric Pharmacy elective course at the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy uses a simulated medication adherence project to increase awareness of adherence concerns facing older adults who take multiple medications. This study evaluated the effect of this project. Students enrolled in this 3-credit hour ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Divine HS,Cain J

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To characterize the nature of telephone communication in the care of patients in skilled nursing facilities, noting numbers of calls, reasons for communication, and the outcomes of the interactions, and to implement a voice mail system to manage the burden of communication more effectively and describe the im...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Fowkes W,Christenson D,McKay D

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A survey of 977 community subjects aged 65 or older identified 719 of them as not impaired in physical health. Of these, 104 (14 percent) perceived their physical status to be poor, whereas 615 (86 percent) accurately perceived it to be unimpaired. There were no significant differences between the two groups with rega...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Blazer DG 2nd,Houpt JL

更新日期：1979-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aortic systolic murmurs and aortic dilatation were studied in a randomized sample of 100 hospital patients over the age of 60. Clinical, phonocardiographic, radiologic and carotid-pulse data provided the basis for graphic characterization of the murmurs. Senile aortic dilatation was common (66 patients). In a high per...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Vittal SB,Luisada AA,Rao DB

更新日期：1976-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the feasibility and effect of exercise training after stroke. DESIGN:Randomized exploratory trial comparing exercise training (including progressive endurance and resistance training) with relaxation (attention control). SETTING:Interventions were performed in a rehabilitation hospital. PARTI...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Mead GE,Greig CA,Cunningham I,Lewis SJ,Dinan S,Saunders DH,Fitzsimons C,Young A

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare the efficacy of a computer-based physical activity program (Embodied Conversational Agent-ECA) with that of a pedometer control condition in sedentary older adults. DESIGN:Single-blind block-randomized controlled trial stratified according to clinic site and health literacy status. SETTING:Three...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Bickmore TW,Silliman RA,Nelson K,Cheng DM,Winter M,Henault L,Paasche-Orlow MK

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To clarify the neuropsychological function in patients with Charles Bonnet Syndrome. DESIGN:Control group comparison study. SETTING:University of Chicago Hospitals. PARTICIPANTS:The neuropsychological function of 15 older adults with presenting complaints of visual hallucinations who met criteria for Charl...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Pliskin NH,Kiolbasa TA,Towle VL,Pankow L,Ernest JT,Noronha A,Luchins DJ

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine relationships between race and psychotropic drug use (antidepressant, antianxiety, sedative/hypnotic agents) in informal caregivers with symptoms of depression who provide care for elderly relatives with progressive dementia. Whether racial differences in medication use relate to racial difference...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Sleath B,Thorpe J,Landerman LR,Doyle M,Clipp E

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the effect of home-based primary care (HBPC) on Medicare costs and mortality in frail elders. DESIGN:Case-control concurrent study using Medicare administrative data. SETTING:HBPC practice in Washington, District of Columbia. PARTICIPANTS:HBPC cases (n = 722) and controls (n = 2,161) matched ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： De Jonge KE,Jamshed N,Gilden D,Kubisiak J,Bruce SR,Taler G

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To establish the comparative efficacy and safety of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors in older adults using the network meta-analysis approach. DESIGN:Systematic review and network meta-analysis. PARTICIPANTS:Individuals aged 60 and older. MEASUREMENT...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Thorlund K,Druyts E,Wu P,Balijepalli C,Keohane D,Mills E

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients aged 70 years and older who were admitted to a coronary care unit in 1976 with documented acute myocardial infarction were followed to April 30, 1982. At that time, of the 46 patients who had survived initial hospitalization, 28 had died, 16 were still living, and two were lost to follow up. The actuarial sur...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Berman ND

更新日期：1983-07-01 00:00:00