Prevention

Review

Fall Prevention in the Geriatric Population

11/06/2023

Rami Zawi , MD;

Vivek Rao , MD, PhD;

Peggy Scott ;

Heather L. Langley , PT, DPT, BS , LMT;

Nader Tavakoli , MD, CMD, FAAFP;

Richard G. Stefanacci , DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD;

Penny Porteous , RN;

This article underscores the critical importance of fall prevention in long-term care facilities for older adults. Falls are not only a prevalent concern but also a substantial liability.

This article underscores the...

11/06/2023

Annals of Long-Term Care

Research Reports

Impact of Shared Decision-Making and Patient Decision Aids on Health Care Cost and Utilization in the US: A Systematic Review

12/05/2022

Theresa Schmidt , MA, PMP, CSPO;

Robert W. Dubois , MD, PhD;

Jacqlyn Riposo , MBA;

Kimberly Westrich , MA;

Palak Patel , MHA;

Tom Valuck , MD, JD;

Brittany Perkins , MPH;

The authors summarize evidence on the impact of shared decision-making as a process, patient decision aids as tools to support decision-making, and the combination of shared decision-making and patient decision aids on cost, utilization, and...

The authors summarize evidence...

12/05/2022

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Reducing Hospital Acquired Pressure Injuries Using the Braden Sub Scale at a Large Safety-Net Hospital

Hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) contribute to high cost of treatment, increase morbidity and hospital length of stay [1]. In fiscal year (FY) 2014/2015, executive leadership a...

Ossie Gabriel , MSN, CNS;

Kiana Said ;

01/28/2021

Reducing Hospital Acquired Pressure Injuries Using the Braden Sub Scale at a Large Safety-Net Hospital

Hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) contribute to high cost of treatment, increase morbidity and hospital length of stay [1]. In fiscal year (FY) 2014/2015, executive leadership a...

Ossie Gabriel , MSN, CNS;

Kiana Said ;

11/23/2020

Editor's Corner

Prevention of PAD Must Be Our Goal

12/03/2019

Craig M. Walker , MD, FACC, FACP, FSCAI, FCCP;

Dr. Walker comments on a pilot study by Nugroho and colleagues, and how home-based exercise training may increase levels of VEGF in patients with mild PAD.

Dr. Walker comments on a pilot...

12/03/2019

Vascular Disease Management