Volume 23 - Issue 5 - May 2015 - ALTC
Feature
Case Report and Brief Review
06/01/2015
Patients with end-stage renal disease in a skilled nursing facility typically receive hemodialysis, a time-intensive procedure that is commonly performed off-site, necessitating travel to and from the facility and time missed from skilled...
Patients with end-stage renal disease in a skilled nursing facility typically receive hemodialysis, a time-intensive procedure that is commonly performed off-site, necessitating travel to and from the facility and time missed from skilled...
Patients with end-stage renal...
06/01/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
Perspectives
06/01/2015
The validity of the Braden Scale in predicting pressure ulcer development is dependent on a several factors.
The validity of the Braden Scale in predicting pressure ulcer development is dependent on a several factors.
The validity of the Braden Scale...
06/01/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
ALTC Quick Guide Series
05/29/2015
The incidence of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) increases with age and is most common in adults over the age of 60 years.
The incidence of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) increases with age and is most common in adults over the age of 60 years.
The incidence of deep venous...
05/29/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
Review
05/29/2015
Music and other forms of sound stimulation can contribute to improved health and well-being and are often easily implemented in the LTC environment.
Music and other forms of sound stimulation can contribute to improved health and well-being and are often easily implemented in the LTC environment.
Music and other forms of sound...
05/29/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
05/29/2015
Sarcopenia is a condition characterized by muscle fiber atrophy that can lead to issues with balance and gait as well as falls and fractures.
Sarcopenia is a condition characterized by muscle fiber atrophy that can lead to issues with balance and gait as well as falls and fractures.
Sarcopenia is a condition...
05/29/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
05/28/2015
Would a nurse-led care package improve hip fracture outcomes, including fear of falling (FoF), among older adults?
Would a nurse-led care package improve hip fracture outcomes, including fear of falling (FoF), among older adults?
Would a nurse-led care package...
05/28/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
05/28/2015
"...different types of interventions can all improve sarcopenia among high-fracture or fall-risk patients and may prevent their falls in the long-run.”
"...different types of interventions can all improve sarcopenia among high-fracture or fall-risk patients and may prevent their falls in the long-run.”
"...different types of...
05/28/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
05/28/2015
Glucocorticoids medications can result in weakening of the bones.
Glucocorticoids medications can result in weakening of the bones.
Glucocorticoids medications can...
05/28/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
Column
AGS Viewpoint
05/28/2015
Expert assistance is just an iPad, iPhone, or Android touch away.
Expert assistance is just an iPad, iPhone, or Android touch away.
Expert assistance is just an...
05/28/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
Editor's Page
05/28/2015
This issue of Annals of Long-Term Care: Clinical Care and Aging® (ALTC) provides examples of different pathways long-term care (LTC) clinicians are taking to ensure the well-being of their patients.
This issue of Annals of Long-Term Care: Clinical Care and Aging® (ALTC) provides examples of different pathways long-term care (LTC) clinicians are taking to ensure the well-being of their patients.
This issue of Annals of...
05/28/2015
Annals of Long-Term Care
