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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 7 of 7 Research Studies DisplayedMarcum ZA, Walker R, Bobb JF
Serum cholesterol and incident Alzheimer's disease: findings from the adult changes in thought study.
The purpose of this prospective population-based cohort study was to evaluate associations between high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL) and non-HDL-C levels at specific ages and subsequent Alzheimer's disease (AD) risk. The investigators concluded that people with low (120 mg/dL) and high (210 mg/dL) non-HDL-C levels during their 60s and 70s had modestly higher risk of AD than those with intermediate (160 mg/dL) levels.
AHRQ-funded; HS022982.
Citation: Marcum ZA, Walker R, Bobb JF .
Serum cholesterol and incident Alzheimer's disease: findings from the adult changes in thought study.
J Am Geriatr Soc 2018 Dec;66(12):2344-52. doi: 10.1111/jgs.15581..
Keywords: Heart Disease and Health, Dementia, Elderly, Risk
Joyce NR, McGuire TG, Bartels SJ
The impact of dementia special care units on quality of care: an instrumental variables analysis.
The purpose of this study was to compare the quality of care following admission to a nursing home (NH) with and without a dementia special care unit (SCU) for residents with dementia. The investigators found that facilities with an SCU provided better quality of care as measured by several validated quality indicators. The authors suggested that given the aging population, policies to promote the expansion and use of dementia SCUs may be warranted.
AHRQ-funded; HS022998.
Citation: Joyce NR, McGuire TG, Bartels SJ .
The impact of dementia special care units on quality of care: an instrumental variables analysis.
Health Serv Res 2018 Oct;53(5):3657-79. doi: 10.1111/1475-6773.12867..
Keywords: Dementia, Elderly, Quality of Care, Long-Term Care, Nursing Homes
Lee AK, Rawlings AM, Lee CJ
Severe hypoglycaemia, mild cognitive impairment, dementia and brain volumes in older adults with type 2 diabetes: the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) cohort study.
In this study, the investigators aimed to evaluate the link between severe hypoglycaemia and domain-specific cognitive decline, smaller brain volumes and dementia in adults with type 2 diabetes. The investigators concluded that their results demonstrated a strong link between severe hypoglycaemia and poor cognitive outcomes, suggesting a need for discussion of appropriate diabetes treatments for high-risk older adults.
AHRQ-funded; HS018542.
Citation: Lee AK, Rawlings AM, Lee CJ .
Severe hypoglycaemia, mild cognitive impairment, dementia and brain volumes in older adults with type 2 diabetes: the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) cohort study.
Diabetologia 2018 Sep;61(9):1956-65. doi: 10.1007/s00125-018-4668-1..
Keywords: Dementia, Diabetes, Elderly, Neurological Disorders, Risk
Callahan CM, Bateman DR, Wang S
State of science: bridging the science-practice gap in aging, dementia and mental health.
This article describes why new models of care in aging, dementia, and mental health diffuse inadequately into the healthcare systems and communities where they might benefit older adults. The investigators review a general framework for the diffusion of innovations and highlight the importance of other features of innovations that deter or facilitate diffusion.
AHRQ-funded; HS024384.
Citation: Callahan CM, Bateman DR, Wang S .
State of science: bridging the science-practice gap in aging, dementia and mental health.
J Am Geriatr Soc 2018 Apr;66(Suppl 1):S28-s35. doi: 10.1111/jgs.15320..
Keywords: Elderly, Dementia, Behavioral Health, Healthcare Delivery, Neurological Disorders, Implementation, Evidence-Based Practice
Agimi Y, Albert SM, Youk AO
AHRQ Author: Steiner CA
Dementia and motor vehicle crash hospitalizations: role of physician reporting laws.
This study sought to determine the effect of physician reporting laws and state licensing requirements on crash hospitalizations among drivers with dementia. It concluded that physician reporting laws, mandated or legally protected, were not associated with a lower likelihood of dementia among crash hospitalized drivers. Vision testing at in-person renewal and in-person renewal requirements were significantly related with a lower prevalence of dementia in hospitalized older drivers.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Agimi Y, Albert SM, Youk AO .
Dementia and motor vehicle crash hospitalizations: role of physician reporting laws.
Neurology 2018 Feb 27;90(9):e808-e13. doi: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000005022.
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Keywords: Dementia, Elderly, Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Hospitalization, Policy
Lee SJ, Larson EB, Dublin S
A cohort study of healthcare utilization in older adults with undiagnosed dementia.
The study objective was to determine healthcare utilization rates among patients with undiagnosed dementia. In terms of healthcare utilization, participants with undiagnosed dementia appear to be an intermediate group between participants with diagnosed dementia and those with no dementia. Participants with diagnosed dementia had 2.5 emergency department visits over 2 years, compared to 1.7 visits for undiagnosed dementia and 0.8 visits for participants with no dementia.
AHRQ-funded; HS022982.
Citation: Lee SJ, Larson EB, Dublin S .
A cohort study of healthcare utilization in older adults with undiagnosed dementia.
J Gen Intern Med 2018 Jan;33(1):13-15. doi: 10.1007/s11606-017-4162-3.
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Keywords: Elderly, Dementia, Healthcare Utilization
Blackburn J, Zheng Q, Grabowski DC
Nursing home chain affiliation and its impact on specialty service designation for Alzheimer disease.
Specialty care units (SCUs) in nursing homes (NHs) grew in popularity during the 1990s to attract residents while national policies and treatment paradigms changed. Alzheimer disease has consistently been the dominant form of SCU. This study explored the extent to which chain affiliation, which is common among NHs, affected SCU bed designation.
AHRQ-funded; HS023009.
Citation: Blackburn J, Zheng Q, Grabowski DC .
Nursing home chain affiliation and its impact on specialty service designation for Alzheimer disease.
Inquiry 2018 Jan-Dec;55:46958018787992. doi: 10.1177/0046958018787992..
Keywords: Elderly, Nursing Homes, Long-Term Care, Dementia, Neurological Disorders