Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Marianne Giroux, Marie-Josee Sirois, Marc-Aurele Gagnon, Marcel emond, Meanie Berube, Michele Morin, Lynne Moore
Summary: A scoping review found that there is limited support for quality indicators (QIs) to assess acute hospital care for injured older patients, revealing important gaps in the current QIs. Further research is needed to establish a set of QIs specific to older trauma patients to improve the quality of care and outcomes.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Angelo E. Volandes, Sophia N. Zupanc, Joshua R. Lakin, Howard J. Cabral, Edith A. Burns, Maria T. Carney, Santiago Lopez, Jennifer Itty, Kaitlin Emmert, Narda J. Martin, Therese Cole, Alexandra Dobie, Traci Cucinotta, Milton Joel, Lisa B. Caruso, Lori Henault, Julianne N. Dugas, Kristina Astone, Michael Winter, Na Wang, Aretha Delight Davis, Cynthia Garde, Perla Macip Rodriguez, Areej El-Jawahri, Edward T. Moseley, Sophiya Das, Kate Sciacca, Ana Maria Ramirez, Valeria Gromova, Sherene Lambert, Shreya Sanghani, Charlotta Lindvall, Michael K. Paasche-Orlow
Summary: This study found that a GOC video intervention delivered by PCEs resulted in higher rates of GOC documentation compared with usual care, including among Black or African American individuals, Hispanic or Latino individuals, non-English speakers, and people living with Alzheimer disease and related dementias.
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Iraida Delhom, Encarnacion Satorres, Juan C. Melendez
Summary: This study aimed to implement emotional intelligence intervention in older adults to improve their emotional states. The results showed that emotional intelligence intervention can effectively increase clarity and emotional repair while reducing negative mood in older adults.
INTERNATIONAL PSYCHOGERIATRICS
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Adriana Taveira, Ana Paula Macedo, Nazare Rego, Jose Crispim
Summary: The background development has led to longer and healthier lives, but the increasing proportion of older adults presents new challenges to health systems. This study aimed to develop equity indicators for the ACOVE-3 checklist and conduct cross-cultural adaptation and validation in Portuguese. The checklist, composed of equity and quality indicators, proved to be a useful tool in improving monitoring of vulnerable older people's clinical situation and planning of medical and social actions.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Liron Sinvani, Allison Marziliano, Alex Makhnevich, Sergey Tarima, Yan Liu, Michael Qiu, Meng Zhang, Suzanne Ardito, Maria Carney, Michael Diefenbach, Karina Davidson, Edith Burns
Summary: This study utilized administrative data to build a model predicting mortality in hospitalized older adults with COVID-19, finding associations between various factors like male sex, Asian race, chronic kidney disease, and mechanical ventilation with mortality. While age was not an independent predictor, interactions with hypertension, early Do-Not-Resuscitate preferences, and illness severity were observed.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Anik Giguere, Jayna M. Holroyd-Leduc, Sharon E. Straus, Robin Urquhart, Veronique Turcotte, Pierre J. Durand, Alexis Turgeon
Summary: This study assessed the importance of quality indicators (QIs) for monitoring outcomes in older adults with frailty and found that key stakeholders prioritize QIs that focus on outcomes targeted to patients and caregivers. The current healthcare systems generally focus on processes of care, highlighting the need for patient-centred care.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Kazuhiro Abe, Ichiro Kawachi, Yuta Taniguchi, Nanako Tamiya
Summary: This cross-sectional study assessed the association between municipal characteristics and the place of death among care-dependent older people in Japan. The study found that municipal characteristics explained a substantial proportion of the geographic variance in in-home death. Municipal policy makers need to ensure an adequate supply of clinics, physicians, and care workers to meet the preferences of care-dependent older people who wish to spend their final days at home.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Mikel L. Saez de Asteasu, Nicolas Martinez-Velilla, Fabricio Zambom-Ferraresi, Robinson Ramirez-Velez, Antonio Garcia-Hermoso, Mikel Izquierdo
Summary: An individualized, multicomponent exercise program can effectively reverse the functional and cognitive decline in older patients during acute care hospitalization. Improvements in cognition mediate improvements in physical function, with cognitive function enhancements shown to have a significant impact on physical function improvements after exercise training.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Lingling Xie, Jiaojiao Jiang, Hongbo Fu, Wenyi Zhang, Ling Yang, Ming Yang
Summary: This study aimed to explore the associations of Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM)-defined malnutrition with muscle mass, muscle quality, and muscle strength in hospitalized older adults.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Cesar Fonseca, Ana Ramos, Lara Guedes Pinho, Bruno Morgado, Henrique Oliveira, Manuel Lopes
Summary: This study investigated the functional profile of older adults hospitalized in Portugal and found that older age, no school attendance, low body mass index, and sad or depressed mood were predictive factors for a deficit in functional capacity. The findings can help prioritize intervention groups and develop quality and financing models based on gains in functionality.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Xinyi Zhu, Shufei Yin, Lijuan Huo, Zhiwei Zheng, Juan Li
Summary: This study aimed to examine the effects of a multimodal intervention consisting of cognitive training, physical exercise, and group counseling on cognitive function in community-dwelling older adults. The results showed that the combination of cognitive training and Taichi exercise had a greater effect on improving cognitive function than the other interventions.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Lyna Kyria Rodrigues Almeida, Thiago J. Avelino-Silva, Debora Carneiro de Lima e Silva, Bruna A. Campos, Gabriela Varela, Cristina Mara Baghelli Fonseca, Victor Lp Amorim, Felipe Maia de Toledo Piza, Marlon Aliberti, Luiza Helena Degani-Costa
Summary: This study aimed to describe palliative care practices for hospitalized middle-aged and older adults with COVID-19 in two of the largest treatment centers in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The results showed that one in five patients received palliative care, and those who were older, had multiple illnesses, were frail, and had severe COVID-19 were more likely to receive palliative care. However, the care was often provided after advanced and invasive life support measures had already been implemented.
JOURNAL OF PAIN AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Gerontology
Amal Fakha, Merel Leithaus, Bram de Boer, Theo van Achterberg, Jan P. Hamers, Hilde Verbeek
Summary: This study explores the challenges and strategies of implementing four interventions in transitional care in Leuven, Belgium, from the perspectives of healthcare professionals. The study finds that there are implementation bottlenecks at the organizational level, while facilitators exist at the individual level. Participants perceive engagement as the primary strategy, and suggest other important strategies for the future sustainability of the interventions. Overall, the implementation is viewed favorably, with high uptake as a key outcome.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Elena Arbelo, Suleman Aktaa, Andreas Bollmann, Andre D'Avila, Inga Drossart, Jeremy Dwight, Mellanie True Hills, Gerhard Hindricks, Fred M. Kusumoto, Deirdre A. Lane, Dennis H. Lau, Maddalena Lettino, Gregory Y. H. Lip, Trudie Lobban, Hui-Nam Pak, Tatjana Potpara, Luis C. Saenz, Isabelle C. Van Gelder, Paul Varosy, Chris P. Gale, Nikolaos Dagres, Serge Boveda, Thomas Deneke, Pascal Defaye, Giulio Conte, Radoslaw Lenarczyk, Rui Providencia, Jose M. Guerra, Yoshihide Takahashi, Cristiano Pisani, Santiago Nava, Andrea Sarkozy, Taya Glotzer, Mario Martins Oliveira
Summary: This paper aimed to develop quality indicators (QIs) for evaluating the quality of care and outcomes for adults with atrial fibrillation (AF). Six domains of care were identified, and a total of 17 main and 17 secondary QIs were selected to cover these domains, with the expectation that implementing these QIs will improve the quality of AF care.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Masaaki Nagae, Hiroyuki Umegaki, Hitoshi Komiya, Hirotaka Nakashima, Chisato Fujisawa, Kazuhisa Watanabe, Yosuke Yamada, Shuzo Miyahara
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the association between intrinsic capacity (IC) and adverse outcomes of hospitalization. The results showed that a higher IC score was associated with lower rates of in-hospital death and hospital-associated complications, higher rates of discharge to home, and shorter length of hospital stay. Evaluating IC can help predict hospitalization outcomes.
EXPERIMENTAL GERONTOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Ethnic Studies
Timothy Tong, Alyson K. Myers, Aditya A. Bissoonauth, Renee Pekmezaris, Andrzej Kozikowski
ETHNICITY & HEALTH
(2020)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Kenar D. Jhaveri, Briana Pascarelli, Alia Hasan, Andrzej Kozikowski, Steven Fishbane, Renee Pekmezaris
CLINICAL KIDNEY JOURNAL
(2020)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Noel E. Smith, Andrzej Kozikowski, Roderick S. Hooker
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Sheila G. Mauldin, Dawn Morton-Rias, Grady C. Barnhill, Andrzej Kozikowski, Roderick S. Hooker
JAAPA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
(2020)
Article
Medical Informatics
Renee Pekmezaris, Myia S. Williams, Briana Pascarelli, Kayla D. Finuf, Yael T. Harris, Alyson K. Myers, Tonya Taylor, Myriam Kline, Vidhi H. Patel, Lawrence M. Murray, Samy I. McFarlane, Karalyn Pappas, Martin L. Lesser, Amgad N. Makaryus, Sabrina Martinez, Andrjez Kozikowski, Jennifer Polo, Josephine Guzman, Roman Zeltser, Jose Marino, Maria Pena, Ralph J. DiClemente, Dilcia Granville
BMC MEDICAL INFORMATICS AND DECISION MAKING
(2020)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Roderick S. Hooker, Andrzej Kozikowski, Johnny Paul
Summary: Physician assistants (PAs) in the United States play crucial roles in the Army National Guard, Air National Guard, and various reserves, balancing military responsibilities with civilian careers. Their extensive training in health, safety, and crisis response highlights the broader utility of PAs in both military and civilian settings.
JAAPA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
(2021)
Article
Emergency Medicine
Nidhi Garg, Renee Pekmezaris, Gerin Stevens, Adan Z. Becerra, Andrzej Kozikowski, Vidhi Patel, Ghania Haddad, Phillip Levy, Pridha Kumar, Lance Becker
Summary: The study validated the effectiveness of the Emergency Heart Failure Mortality Risk Grade in predicting seven-day mortality in US emergency departments, with the addition of EHMRG improving the performance of risk prediction models and providing more accurate reclassification for both events and nonevents.
WESTERN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Andrzej Kozikowski, Dawn Morton-Rias, Sheila Mauldin, Colette Jeffery, Kasey Kavanaugh, Grady Barnhill
Summary: Enhancing consumer and patient choice has been proposed to improve care quality and reduce costs, with patients prioritizing factors such as medical license, certification, and provider acceptance of health insurance when selecting a practitioner. Differences in patient characteristics and prior experiences with providers influence the importance patients place on various factors in decision-making.
JOURNAL OF PATIENT EXPERIENCE
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Roderick S. Hooker, Andrzej Kozikowski, James F. Cawley, Kasey Puckett
Summary: This study investigates the retirement patterns and intentions of physician assistants in the United States, finding that age and career duration are the most important factors influencing retirement intentions. The majority of physician assistants continue to work clinically into their seventies, indicating their value and integration within the healthcare system.
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Lori Ann Attivissimo, M. Isabel Friedman, Myia Williams, Alexander Rimar, Christian Nouryan, Vidhi Patel, Andrzej Kozikowski, Meng Zhang, Renee Pekmezaris
Summary: The study, implementing a Goals of Care conversation education program, found a significant improvement in healthcare professionals' ability and comfort levels in having conversations about Goals of Care with patients and families.
GERONTOLOGY & GERIATRICS EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Alyson Myers, Lubaina Presswala, Aditya Bissoonauth, Neha Gulati, Meng Zhang, Stephanie Izard, Andrzej Kozikowski, Kerry Meyers, Renee Pekmezaris
Summary: This study aimed to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of telehealth services, provided through phone or tablet, to improve glycemic control in NHB and H/L patients with type 2 diabetes. Results showed that augmenting care with telehealth could potentially benefit patients, but further larger studies are needed to explore this area.
JOURNAL OF DIABETES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Maria T. Carney, Myia Williams, Meng Zhang, Andrzej Kozikowski, Janet Dolgin, Adam Kahn, Steve Walerstein, Melissa Kessler, Renee Pekmezaris
Summary: The study found significant interest among community dwellers in discussing advance care planning, indicating that educating individuals on its importance may be effective in changing intentions and implementing measures. The survey highlighted the different groups' intentions and preparation intentions in this area.
GERONTOLOGY & GERIATRICS EDUCATION
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Andrzej Kozikowski, Trenton Honda, Freddi Segal-Gidan, Roderick S. Hooker
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Tara Liberman, Andrzej Kozikowski, Maria Carney, Myriam Kline, Abraham Axelrud, Alexandra Ofer, Michelle Rossetti, Renee Pekmezaris
JOURNAL OF RELIGION & HEALTH
(2020)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
E. Wool, J. L. Shotwell, J. Slaboda, A. Kozikowski, K. L. Smith, K. Abrashkin, K. V. Rhodes, G. J. Norman, R. Pekmezaris
JOURNAL OF FRAILTY & AGING
(2019)
