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Practical Research
02/19/2014

Ajay Gupta, MD1; Renee Pekmezaris, PhD2; Andrzej Kozikowski, PhD2; Nina Kohn, MBA, MA3; Gisele Wolf-Klein, MD1

Ajay Gupta, MD1; Renee Pekmezaris, Ph...
Despite the prevalence and risks of osteoporotic fractures in men, research shows that men perceive osteoporosis to be a women’s disease.
Despite the prevalence and risks of osteoporotic fractures in men, research shows that men perceive osteoporosis to be a women’s disease.
Despite the prevalence and risks...
02/19/2014
Annals of Long-Term Care

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Practical Research
09/13/2013

Donna M. Fick, PhD, GCNS-BC, FGSA, FAAN; Ann M. Kolanowski, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN; Nikki L. Hill, PhD, RN; Andrea Yevchak, PhD, GCNS-BC, RN; Brittney DiMeglio, RN, BSN; Paula M. Mulhall, RPN, RGN, RN

Donna M. Fick, PhD, GCNS-BC, FGSA, FA...
Educating staff about delirium in the long-term care setting has been called the “Trojan horse” solution for improving the quality of delirium care in nursing homes.
Educating staff about delirium in the long-term care setting has been called the “Trojan horse” solution for improving the quality of delirium care in nursing homes.
Educating staff about delirium...
09/13/2013
Annals of Long-Term Care
Practical Research
08/14/2013
Sweta Tewary, PhD, MSW
Naushira Pandya, MD, CMD
Nicole Cook, PhD, MPA
The systemic and chronic nature of diabetes places frail older adults at higher risk of foot problems, including ulceration, gangrene, osteomyelitis, and amputation.
The systemic and chronic nature of diabetes places frail older adults at higher risk of foot problems, including ulceration, gangrene, osteomyelitis, and amputation.
The systemic and chronic nature...
08/14/2013
Annals of Long-Term Care
Practical Research
07/17/2013

Kathleen Abrahamson, PhD, RN1; Priscilla Arling, PhD2; Greg Arling, PhD3

Kathleen Abrahamson, PhD, RN1; Prisci...
In 2006, the Minnesota Performance-based Incentive Payment Program (PIPP) was launched to fund provider-initiated quality improvement (QI) projects addressing a wide range of persistent quality issues in nursing homes. In this article, the...
In 2006, the Minnesota Performance-based Incentive Payment Program (PIPP) was launched to fund provider-initiated quality improvement (QI) projects addressing a wide range of persistent quality issues in nursing homes. In this article, the...
In 2006, the Minnesota...
07/17/2013
Annals of Long-Term Care

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Practical Research
06/17/2013

Iivari Back, PhD1,2; Kari Makela, PhD2; Jouko Kallio, MSc Student2

Iivari Back, PhD1,2; Kari Makela, PhD...
Physical activity has a significant impact on the health of older adults.
Physical activity has a significant impact on the health of older adults.
Physical activity has a...
06/17/2013
Annals of Long-Term Care
Practical Research
04/16/2013

Simon Geletta, PhD1Paula J. Sparks, MPH2

1Department of Public Health, Des Moines University, Des Moines, IA

2Sunny View Care Center, Ankeny, IA

Simon Geletta, PhD1; Paula J. Sparks,...
Several reports have indicated that a workforce shortage is threatening the long-term care (LTC) industry.
Several reports have indicated that a workforce shortage is threatening the long-term care (LTC) industry.
Several reports have indicated...
04/16/2013
Annals of Long-Term Care
Practical Research
08/16/2012

Lauri K. Seinela, MD, PhD 1; Anna Virtanen, MD 2,3; Jussi Ripsaluoma, MD 2,3

1Department of Geriatrics, University of Tampere, Tampere, Finland

2Koukkuniemi Home for the Elderly, Tampere, Finland

3Rauhaniemi Hospital, Tampere, Finland

Lauri K. Seinela, MD, PhD 1; Anna Vir...
Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, is a major factor leading to long-term care (LTC) placement.
Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, is a major factor leading to long-term care (LTC) placement.
Alzheimer’s disease, the most...
08/16/2012
Annals of Long-Term Care

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Practical Research
07/19/2012

Helen Niezgoda, BScN, MSc 1; Andrea Miville, BHSc 1; Larry W. Chambers, PhD, FACE, HonFFPH (UK), FCAHS 1Heather H. Keller, RD, PhD, FDC 2

1Modified-Texture Food Project, Bruy√®re Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada 

2Department of Kinesiology, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada 

Helen Niezgoda, BScN, MSc 1; Andrea M...
Long-term care residents are often undernourished, increasing their risk of morbidity and mortality and decreasing their quality of life. 
Long-term care residents are often undernourished, increasing their risk of morbidity and mortality and decreasing their quality of life. 
Long-term care residents are...
07/19/2012
Annals of Long-Term Care
Practical Research
06/15/2012

Guy Fragala, PhD, PE, CSP, CSPHP; Bonnie Perry, MS; Maren Fragala, PhD, CSCSD

Dr. Guy Fragala is senior advisor for ergonomics, Patient Safety Center of Inquiry, Tampa, FL. Ms. Perry is a test engineer for Joerns Healthcare, Baldwyn, MS. Dr. Maren Fragala is assistant professor of sport and exercise science, University of Central Florida, Orlando. 

Guy Fragala, PhD, PE, CSP, CSPHP; Bon...
Falls pose a considerable problem in long-term care (LTC) facilities, increasing the risk of both morbidity and mortality among residents.
Falls pose a considerable problem in long-term care (LTC) facilities, increasing the risk of both morbidity and mortality among residents.
Falls pose a considerable...
06/15/2012
Annals of Long-Term Care
Practical Research
12/12/2011

Alexander Port, BA; Virginia W. Barrett, RN, DrPH; Barry J. Gurland, MD, FRC Psychiatry, FRC Physicians (London); Maria Perez, MA; Frank Riti, MA

Alexander Port, BA; Virginia W. Barre...
Lack of information about nursing home residents’ preferred activities, health-related issues, and facility limitations may prevent residents from engaging in personally meaningful activities. The authors developed a questionnaire that allows...
Lack of information about nursing home residents’ preferred activities, health-related issues, and facility limitations may prevent residents from engaging in personally meaningful activities. The authors developed a questionnaire that allows...
Lack of information about...
12/12/2011
Annals of Long-Term Care

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