Faculty resources for teaching geriatric medicine.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To provide estimates of change in depressive symptoms and determine how changes in depressive symptom influence recovery of functional status. DESIGN:Prospective cohort study. SETTING:Eleven inpatient medical rehabilitation facilities located across the United States. PARTICIPANTS:Five hundred forty-four ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Ostir GV,Berges IM,Ottenbacher A,Ottenbacher KJ

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

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：BACKROUND:Baseline depressive symptoms have been consistently associated with the onset of cardiovascular disease (CVD). OBJECTIVES:Since depressive symptoms vary over time in elderly persons, and to help clarify whether or not depression is an etiological factor for CVD, we quantified the association between the cour...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Péquignot R,Dufouil C,Prugger C,Pérès K,Artero S,Tzourio C,Empana JP

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the risk of serious hypoglycemia associated with the use of individual sulfonylureas in older people. DESIGN:A retrospective cohort study. SETTING:The Tennessee Medicaid Program. PATIENTS:A total of 13,963 Medicaid enrollees, aged 65 years or older, who were prescribed one of six sulfonylureas f...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Shorr RI,Ray WA,Daugherty JR,Griffin MR

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study patterns of transmission of epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (EKC) in a chronic care facility and to assess control measures and prevent future outbreaks in this setting. DESIGN:A retrospective cohort study. SETTING:A 120-bed, four-unit, skilled nursing facility. PATIENTS:Residents and employees of t...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Buffington J,Chapman LE,Stobierski MG,Hierholzer JC,Gary HE Jr,Guskey LE,Breitenbach RA,Hall WN,Schonberger LB

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine rates and predictors of lifetime and recent depression treatment in a sample of 1,801 depressed older primary care patients DESIGN:Cross sectional survey data collected from 1999 to 2001 as part of a treatment effectiveness trial. SETTING:Eighteen primary care clinics belonging to eight organiza...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Unützer J,Katon W,Callahan CM,Williams JW Jr,Hunkeler E,Harpole L,Hoffing M,Della Penna RD,Noel PH,Lin EH,Tang L,Oishi S

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the association of two well known risk factors for breast cancer and the association of knowledge of those risk factors with mammography utilization. DESIGN:Cross sectional: two independent random telephone surveys. SETTING:Two Northeastern metropolitan communities surveyed in 1987 and in 1989. PA...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Costanza ME,Stoddard A,Gaw VP,Zapka JG

更新日期：1992-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe longitudinal changes in the prevalence of major cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors in aging American Indians. DESIGN:Population-based ongoing epidemiological study. SETTING:The Strong Heart Study is a study of CVD and its risk factors. Standardized examinations were repeated in 1993 to 1...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Rhoades DA,Welty TK,Wang W,Yeh F,Devereux RB,Fabsitz RR,Lee ET,Howard BV

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine changes in functional status over time by age, gender, and ethnicity in a representative sample of older persons. DESIGN:Six-year prospective cohort study. SETTING:Alameda County, California. PARTICIPANTS:508 persons 65 years old and older at baseline in 1984. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:Activities o...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Strawbridge WJ,Kaplan GA,Camacho T,Cohen RD

更新日期：1992-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the relationship between subjective memory complaints, cognitive functioning, and clinical diagnosis of dementia. DESIGN:Cross-sectional, total-population survey. MEASUREMENTS:A two-phase study was done. All 2368 were screened by Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). Then the 314 who screened posit...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Grut M,Jorm AF,Fratiglioni L,Forsell Y,Viitanen M,Winblad B

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Physicians caring for individuals with life-altering, incurable illnesses often have a desire to convey a sense of hope while also helping their patients prepare for the end of life to minimize unnecessary suffering and grief. Unfortunately, in the United States, most people receive more-aggressive treatments toward t...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Mattes MD,Sloane MA

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tetanus is more common in the elderly, who have a higher case-fatality rate than younger age groups. Immunization against tetanus is recommended for all elderly, including nursing home residents, but the tetanus immunization policies of nursing homes are unknown. Nursing home medical directors in Maryland were surveye...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Richardson JP,Knight AL,Stafford DT

更新日期：1990-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chief residents (CRs) play a crucial role in training residents and students but may have limited geriatrics training or formal preparation for their CR role. A 2-day off-site chief resident immersion training (CRIT) addressed these challenges. Objectives were to foster collaboration between disciplines in the managem...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Levine SA,Chao SH,Brett B,Jackson AH,Burrows AB,Goldman LN,Caruso LB

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe and compare patterns of change in self-rated health for older adults before death and before and after stroke, myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, cardiac procedure, hospital admission for cancer, and hip fracture. DESIGN:"Event cohort," measuring time in months before and after the...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Diehr P,Williamson J,Patrick DL,Bild DE,Burke GL

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine whether glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels predict functional decline in older adults. DESIGN:Longitudinal cohort study. PARTICIPANTS:Community-dwelling, nursing home (NH)-eligible individuals with diabetes mellitus enrolled at On Lok between October 2002 and December 2008 (367 participant...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Yau CK,Eng C,Cenzer IS,Boscardin WJ,Rice-Trumble K,Lee SJ

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Geriatric assessment units have improved pharmacotherapy for their patients by decreasing the number of medications prescribed. The Senior Care Study, a randomized controlled trial, compared a multidisciplinary-team approach to patient care to the standard medical practice of the institution. As a part of th...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Owens NJ,Sherburne NJ,Silliman RA,Fretwell MD

更新日期：1990-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Arguments have been made that the culture of nursing homes (NHs) must change to improve the quality of care, and two initiatives have been designed to accomplish this goal. One initiative is to provide resident outcome information (quality indicators) to NH management and consumers via public reporting systems. This i...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Schnelle JF,Bates-Jensen BM,Chu L,Simmons SF

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the relationship between total estradiol (E2) levels and 9-year mortality in older postmenopausal women not taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT). DESIGN:Population-based study of persons living in the Chianti geographic area (Tuscany, Italy). SETTING:Community. PARTICIPANTS:A representa...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Maggio M,Ceda GP,Lauretani F,Bandinelli S,Ruggiero C,Guralnik JM,Metter EJ,Ling SM,Paolisso G,Valenti G,Cappola AR,Ferrucci L

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess how various stakeholders involved with nursing home care rate the importance of various quality-of-life (QoL) items for hypothetical residents with varying types of impairment. DESIGN:A community-based exploratory description of a convenience sample. SETTING:Eleven nursing homes in Florida, New J...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Kane RL,Rockwood T,Hyer K,Desjardins K,Brassard A,Gessert C,Kane R

更新日期：2005-12-01 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 evaluate the attitudes of first- and fourth-year medical students toward older people and the relationship between these attitudes and possible career choice. To examine the effects of an intensive geriatric medicine (GM) teaching program on these attitudes and career aspirations. DESIGN:Observational st...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Hughes NJ,Soiza RL,Chua M,Hoyle GE,MacDonald A,Primrose WR,Seymour DG

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To better understand declining autopsy rates, data have been gathered prospectively on 1080 consecutive deaths over six years among patients admitted to a medical intensive care/coronary care unit. Overall autopsy rate was 36%. Autopsy rates declined sharply with age from 60% for those aged 16 to 34 years to 23% for t...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Campion EW,Reder VA,Mulley AG,Thibault GE

更新日期：1986-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although frailty status is dynamic, whether improvements in frailty predict mortality is unknown. OBJECTIVE:Describe 1-year changes in a frailty index (FI) and association with 48-month mortality. DESIGN:Secondary analysis of the National Health in Aging Trends Study. SETTING:Community. PARTICIPANTS:Five...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Shi SM,Olivieri-Mui B,McCarthy EP,Kim DH

更新日期：2020-12-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Effective factors that have made it possible for an increasing proportion of the population to reach old age have nevertheless presented society with new problems and ethical dilemmas. Several questions that arise include:1) What are the responsibilities of the medical profession in providing medical care or supervisi...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Goldman R

更新日期：1981-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe the essential components of an Agile Implementation (AI) process, which rapidly and effectively implements evidence-based healthcare solutions, and present a case study demonstrating its utility. DESIGN:Case demonstration study. SETTING:Integrated, safety net healthcare delivery system in India...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Boustani M,Alder CA,Solid CA

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to impact older adults disproportionately, from severe illness and hospitalization to increased mortality risk. Concurrently, concerns about potential shortages of healthcare professionals and health supplies to address these needs have focused attention on how resources a...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Farrell TW,Ferrante LE,Brown T,Francis L,Widera E,Rhodes R,Rosen T,Hwang U,Witt LJ,Thothala N,Liu SW,Vitale CA,Braun UK,Stephens C,Saliba D

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To characterize assessments of a patient's ability to report elder abuse within the context of an emergency department (ED)-based screen for elder abuse. DESIGN:Cross-sectional study in which participants were screened for elder abuse and neglect. SETTING:Academic ED in the United States. PARTICIPANTS:Pat...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Richmond NL,Zimmerman S,Reeve BB,Dayaa JA,Davis ME,Bowen SB,Iasiello JA,Stemerman R,Shams RB,Haukoos JS,Sloane PD,Travers D,Mosqueda LA,McLean SA,Platts-Mills TF

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the relationships between the biomechanical properties of shoes worn in a cohort of healthy older adults and the risk of falling. DESIGN:Nested case-control study, comparing biomechanical measurements of shoes worn by those who reported a fall with measurements of shoes worn by age- and sex-mat...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Tencer AF,Koepsell TD,Wolf ME,Frankenfeld CL,Buchner DM,Kukull WA,LaCroix AZ,Larson EB,Tautvydas M

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine whether the management of heart failure by specialized multidisciplinary heart failure disease-management programs was associated with improved outcomes. BACKGROUND:The advent of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, beta-blockers, and spironolactone has revolutionized the management of heart ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Ahmed A

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The GRECC program was established by the VA in 1975 and has been expanded since then to 16 sites. For more than a decade, GRECC staff have made major contributions to advancing the understanding of the aging process and developing approaches that have improved the care of older veterans as well as all frail elderly pe...

journal_title：Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

authors： Goodwin M,Morley JE

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00