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11/03/2023
To improve residents' participation, health, well-being, and quality of life in LTC facilities, occupational therapy practitioners can provide the LTC team with psychological assessment results to assist in care planning.
To improve residents' participation, health, well-being, and quality of life in LTC facilities, occupational therapy practitioners can provide the LTC team with psychological assessment results to assist in care planning.
To improve residents'...
11/03/2023
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10/26/2023
A recent study sought to develop a machine learning model to predict the maximum care needs level that individuals over the age of 75 would require within the next three years.
A recent study sought to develop a machine learning model to predict the maximum care needs level that individuals over the age of 75 would require within the next three years.
A recent study sought to develop...
10/26/2023
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10/18/2023
This research focuses on the barriers and failures in the adoption of health information technology (HIT) in US nursing homes, including disparities in resources, infrastructure, and federal policies, and emphasizes the importance of HIT as a...
This research focuses on the barriers and failures in the adoption of health information technology (HIT) in US nursing homes, including disparities in resources, infrastructure, and federal policies, and emphasizes the importance of HIT as a...
This research focuses on the...
10/18/2023
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10/18/2023
"The additional risk of Parkinsonism observed in ASD patients, as well as genetic associations and common pathogenetic mechanisms underlying the two conditions, are key areas to be further investigated," said researchers.
"The additional risk of Parkinsonism observed in ASD patients, as well as genetic associations and common pathogenetic mechanisms underlying the two conditions, are key areas to be further investigated," said researchers.
"The additional risk of...
10/18/2023
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10/13/2023
The Committee found that there were shortcomings in services related to behavioral and psychological care, as well as palliative and end-of-life care, and hearing, vision, and oral health care. The Committee recommended conducting thorough...
The Committee found that there were shortcomings in services related to behavioral and psychological care, as well as palliative and end-of-life care, and hearing, vision, and oral health care. The Committee recommended conducting thorough...
The Committee found that there...
10/13/2023
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10/11/2023
Researchers examine the decline in specialty care for nursing home residents after transitioning to a nursing home and highlight the potential need for interventions, such as telemedicine, to improve access to specialty care.
Researchers examine the decline in specialty care for nursing home residents after transitioning to a nursing home and highlight the potential need for interventions, such as telemedicine, to improve access to specialty care.
Researchers examine the decline...
10/11/2023
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10/06/2023
A study suggests tebipenem, a novel oral carbapenem, may have high efficacy against Enterobacterales in outpatient settings.
A study suggests tebipenem, a novel oral carbapenem, may have high efficacy against Enterobacterales in outpatient settings.
A study suggests tebipenem, a...
10/06/2023
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10/05/2023
According to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, telehealth can increase access to palliative care in nursing homes (NH) and enhance outcomes for residents with serious illness.
According to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, telehealth can increase access to palliative care in nursing homes (NH) and enhance outcomes for residents with serious illness.
According to a study published...
10/05/2023
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10/03/2023
According to the piece, aligning nursing home payments with quality of care must promote health equity rather than worsening disparities of historically marginalized populations and resident/family satisfaction.
According to the piece, aligning nursing home payments with quality of care must promote health equity rather than worsening disparities of historically marginalized populations and resident/family satisfaction.
According to the piece, aligning...
10/03/2023
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10/02/2023
This cohort study reveals that hospices owned by private equity (PE) firms and post-acute care organizations (PTCs) tend to focus on Medicare patients who are expected to be more financially lucrative. Specifically, they appear to target...
This cohort study reveals that hospices owned by private equity (PE) firms and post-acute care organizations (PTCs) tend to focus on Medicare patients who are expected to be more financially lucrative. Specifically, they appear to target...
This cohort study reveals that...
10/02/2023
Annals of Long-Term Care