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Gerontology
Sijiu Wang, Helena Temkin-Greener, Yeates Conwell, Shubing Cai
Summary: The National Partnership to Improve Dementia Care in Nursing Homes has had a positive impact on the care of residents with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias. The study found that hospital readmissions for these residents decreased after the launch of the National Partnership, particularly in high-quality nursing homes.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED GERONTOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Ashley Z. Ritter, Cyrus M. Kosar, Elizabeth M. White, Richard A. Feifer, Carolyn Blackman, Vincent Mor
Summary: This study examined the risk of contracting SARS-CoV-2 and the associated risk of death during a post-acute skilled nursing facility stay. The study found that patients with greater cognitive and functional impairment had a higher risk. Patients who contracted SARS-CoV-2 during their stay had a nearly doubled rate of death compared to those who were not infected.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Susanna Pusa, Susanne Lind, Marie Haggstrom
Summary: This study aimed to explore the social processes within academic-community partnership in a collaboration project to implement and evaluate health-promoting interventions in clinical health care. The findings suggest that in order to enhance implementation in such collaborative projects, a clear plan and understanding of the roles and components within the system are required. The development of a conceptual model of Partnership Positioning can contribute to future academic-community collaboration and implementation projects.
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Kyla F. Woodward, Paula M. Kett, Mayumi Willgerodt, Nicole Summerside, Jennie Hart, Diana Taibi Buchanan, Tamara C. Cunitz, Carly Birkey, Brenda K. Zierler
Summary: Through an academic-practice partnership, this project enhanced ambulatory care competencies among nursing students and provided ongoing education for practicing nurses. Data showed improvements in students' perceptions of self-efficacy and actual performance. This project is of great importance for strengthening the ambulatory care nursing workforce.
NURSE EDUCATION TODAY
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Anupam Chandra, Sue L. Visscher, Kandace A. Lackore, Rajeev Chaudhry, Paul Y. Takahashi, Gregory J. Hanson, Bijan J. Borah
Summary: This study evaluated the relationship between 30-day health care costs and hospital readmissions based on the SNFRR instrument, finding a positive correlation between SNFRR scores and costs/readmission rates. The SNFRR instrument accurately predicted costs and readmission risk for post-acute care patients, suggesting its potential for categorizing patients for preemptive interventions. Further research is needed to validate its effectiveness in different institutions and geographic areas.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Courtney Savage L. Hoggard, Arthur Kaufman, J. Lloyd Michener, Robert L. Phillips Jr
Summary: In an article published in 2021, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) emphasizes the importance of community collaboration and health equity in academic medicine. The article highlights the benefits of community-oriented primary care (COPC) and community-engaged health care (CEHC) in reducing health inequities and building trust.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Elizabeth M. White, Elie A. Saade, Xiaofei Yang, David H. Canaday, Carolyn Blackman, Christopher M. Santostefano, Aman Nanda, Richard A. Feifer, Vincent Mor, James L. Rudolph, Stefan Gravenstein
Summary: This study found that vulnerable older adults can produce antibodies to SARS-CoV-2, with antibodies most likely to be detected within 15-30 days of diagnosis. Additionally, a large proportion of residents with no confirmed infection also showed antibody response, highlighting the complexity of identifying infecte in real time.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
C. Claire Hallmark, Krista Bohn, Lance Hallberg, Sharon A. Croisant
Summary: The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences aims to overcome barriers in translational research and improve health. Community-Engaged Research plays a crucial role in bridging gaps between research and practice. However, skill development is critical for successful partnerships. Assessing current community engagement educational frameworks and competencies is important in addressing this issue.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Terry Hawk, Elizabeth M. White, Courtney Bishnoi, Lindsay B. Schwartz, Rosa R. Baier, David R. Gifford
Summary: This study examined the nurse staffing levels in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) in the United States and estimated the costs and personnel needed to meet proposed minimum levels. The findings showed that only a small percentage of SNFs met the proposed standards, and achieving the minimum staffing levels would require substantial financial investment and targeted support for low-resource facilities. Rural SNFs in particular faced challenges in meeting all categories, primarily due to fierce competition at the county level.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY
(2022)
Editorial Material
Psychology, Biological
Gabrielle Wong-Parodi
Summary: The community-engaged approach has the potential to strengthen research and increase its impact, as described by Gabrielle Wong-Parodi based on her own experience.
NATURE HUMAN BEHAVIOUR
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Jennifer L. Carnahan, Lev Inger, Susan M. Rawl, Tochukwu C. Iloabuchi, Daniel O. Clark, Christopher M. Callahan, Alexia M. Torke
Summary: Patients transitioning from hospital to skilled nursing facility to home face unique challenges, with the need for post-SNF in-home support to prevent adverse outcomes.
JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Sarah D. Berry, Kimberly S. Johnson, Lonnita Myles, Laurie Herndon, Ana Montoya, Shekinah Fashaw, David Gifford
Summary: The study revealed that concerns among healthcare workers and staff in skilled nursing facilities mainly revolved around the rapid development of COVID-19 vaccines, potential side effects, and the post-vaccination return to normal activities. Misinformation was widespread, and sharing positive emotions and stories proved to be more effective in reducing vaccine hesitancy than data sharing.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY
(2021)
Letter
Immunology
Monise Magro, Andrea Parriott, Tisha Mitsunaga, Erin Epson
Summary: The study estimated the real-world vaccine effectiveness among healthcare personnel in skilled nursing facilities in California from January to March 2021, showing a high effectiveness rate of 73.3% for those fully vaccinated.
EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Brandon P. Verdoorn, Mairead M. Bartley, Lori J. Baumbach, Anupam Chandra, Kyle M. McKenzie, Maria Mendoza De la Garza, Daniel E. Sanchez Pellecer, Tina C. Small, Gregory J. Hanson
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has put pressure on healthcare systems to care for acutely ill patients. A collaborative partnership between a health system and a skilled nursing facility resulted in the development of an SNF COVID-19 unit, providing expedited hospital discharge for COVID-positive older adults and an alternative to hospitalization for those requiring SNF care.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Pei-Fen Poh, Qian Wen Sng, Jos M. Latour, Linxi He, Mei Fung Fong, Jayashree Muralidharah, Qalab Abbas, Yujiro Matsuishi, Jan Hau Lee
Summary: The study aimed to identify nursing research priorities in pediatric critical care in Asia. The eDelphi survey method was used to gather research topics from pediatric critical care nurses in Asia. The prioritized research topics included early recognition of patient deterioration, prevention of healthcare-associated infections, and interventions to reduce compassion fatigue. The study also identified the top three research domains: end-of-life care, professionalism, and management of pain, sedation, and delirium.
PEDIATRIC CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE
(2022)