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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 DisplayedCoyle CE, Putman M, Kramer J
The role of aging and disability resource centers in serving adults aging with intellectual disabilities and their families: findings from seven states.
The purpose of this project was to assess the activities of aging and disability resource centers (ADRCs) as they seek to serve older adults with intellectual disabilities and their family caregivers. Results of this qualitative analysis indicate that ADRCs are not focusing explicitly on adults aging with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their family caregivers.
AHRQ-funded; HS017589.
Citation: Coyle CE, Putman M, Kramer J .
The role of aging and disability resource centers in serving adults aging with intellectual disabilities and their families: findings from seven states.
J Aging Soc Policy 2016;28(1):1-14. doi: 10.1080/08959420.2015.1096142.
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Keywords: Caregiving, Disabilities, Elderly, Long-Term Care
Berry SD, Lee Y, Zullo AR
Incidence of hip fracture in U.S. nursing homes.
The researchers described the incidence rate (IR) of hip fracture according to age, sex, and race in a nationwide sample of long-stay nursing home residents. They found that the mean age was 84 years, 74.5% were women, 83.9% were white, and 12.0% were black. The overall IR of hip fracture was 2.3/100 person years, which was similar in men and women across age groups. The IR of hip fracture was highest in Native Americans aged 85 years or older, in whites, and during the first 100 days of institutionalization, while the.IRs of hip fracture were lowest in blacks.
AHRQ-funded; HS022998.
Citation: Berry SD, Lee Y, Zullo AR .
Incidence of hip fracture in U.S. nursing homes.
J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci 2016 Sep;71(9):1230-4. doi: 10.1093/gerona/glw034.
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Keywords: Elderly, Injuries and Wounds, Long-Term Care, Nursing Homes, Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Zullo AR, Dore DD, Daiello L
National trends in treatment initiation for nursing home residents with diabetes mellitus, 2008 to 2010.
The authors studied trends in initiation of glucose-lowering medications in a national cohort of nursing home residents. They found that, between 2008 and 2010, there were substantial decreases in the use of oral glucose-lowering agents and corresponding increases in the use of insulin among long-term residents of US nursing homes.
AHRQ-funded; HS022998.
Citation: Zullo AR, Dore DD, Daiello L .
National trends in treatment initiation for nursing home residents with diabetes mellitus, 2008 to 2010.
J Am Med Dir Assoc 2016 Jul;17(7):602-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jamda.2016.02.023.
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Keywords: Diabetes, Elderly, Long-Term Care, Medication, Nursing Homes
Marra MV, Simmons SF, Shotwell MS
Elevated serum osmolality and total water deficit indicate impaired hydration status in residents of long-term care facilities regardless of low or high body mass index.
The researchers assessed hydration status and the adequacy of total water intake, and further determined relationships between hydration status, total water intake, and body mass index (BMI) in long-term care residents. They found that dehydration and inadequate total water intake is prevalent in long-term care residents across all BMI categories. They recommended that the type of liquid beverages, type of ONS, and type of between-meal snacks are factors that could be targeted for nutrition interventions designed to prevent or reverse dehydration.
AHRQ-funded; HS018580.
Citation: Marra MV, Simmons SF, Shotwell MS .
Elevated serum osmolality and total water deficit indicate impaired hydration status in residents of long-term care facilities regardless of low or high body mass index.
J Acad Nutr Diet 2016 May;116(5):828-36.e2. doi: 10.1016/j.jand.2015.12.011.
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Keywords: Elderly, Long-Term Care, Nursing Homes, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research
Ismail MD, Luo T, McNamara S
Long-term carriage of ciprofloxacin-resistant Escherichia coli Isolates in high-risk nursing home residents.
This paper's objective was to characterize the incidence and duration of carriage of ciprofloxacin-resistant Escherichia coli (CipREc) in nursing homes and to identify those in the O25b-ST131 lineage. The authors found that CipREc occurred frequently in nursing home residents and is carried for long durations, and that reacquisition following clearance is common.
AHRQ-funded; HS019979.
Citation: Ismail MD, Luo T, McNamara S .
Long-term carriage of ciprofloxacin-resistant Escherichia coli Isolates in high-risk nursing home residents.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2016 Apr;37(4):440-7. doi: 10.1017/ice.2015.326.
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Keywords: Nursing Homes, Long-Term Care, Elderly, Antibiotics, Patient Safety
Shah MN, Wasserman EB, Wang H
High-intensity telemedicine decreases emergency department use by senior living community residents.
The authors evaluated the effect on emergency departrment use of a high-intensity telemedicine program that provides acute illness care for senior living community (SLC) residents. They found that high-intensity telemedicine significantly reduced emergency department use among SLC residents without increasing other utilization or mortality.
AHRQ-funded; HS018047.
Citation: Shah MN, Wasserman EB, Wang H .
High-intensity telemedicine decreases emergency department use by senior living community residents.
Telemed J E Health 2016 Mar;22(3):251-8. doi: 10.1089/tmj.2015.0103.
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Keywords: Elderly, Telehealth, Health Information Technology (HIT), Emergency Department, Healthcare Utilization, Long-Term Care
Urick BY, Kaskie BP, Carnahan RM
Improving antipsychotic prescribing practices in nursing facilities: the role of surveyor methods and surveying agencies in upholding the Nursing Home Reform Act.
The objectives of this study were to explore surveyor observations of skilled nursing facilities/nursing facilities care practices subsequent to participation the Partnership guidance program and to use a social ecological framework to estimate how these observations were influenced by individual, organizational, and contextual factors. It found substantial variation in surveyor observations of changes to clinical care in response to the Partnership guidance initiative.
AHRQ-funded; HS019355.
Citation: Urick BY, Kaskie BP, Carnahan RM .
Improving antipsychotic prescribing practices in nursing facilities: the role of surveyor methods and surveying agencies in upholding the Nursing Home Reform Act.
Res Social Adm Pharm 2016 Jan-Feb;12(1):91-103. doi: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2015.04.006.
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Keywords: Elderly, Nursing Homes, Long-Term Care, Policy, Medication, Organizational Change