Assessing life expectancies of older nursing home residents

Article Abstract:

The quality of care at a nursing home is often measured by the survival rates of the residents. A mathematical model was developed to predict the survival of residents and further improve the quality of care. The study showed that among 1145 residents, predictors of decreased survival were male gender, increased age, impairment of cardiac, neurological, cardiac, endocrine, and metabolic systems.

Research, Demographic aspects, Life expectancy

---

Effect of tamoxifen on bone fractures in older nursing home residents

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted to examine the link between tamoxifen (TAM) treatment and rate of bone fractures in older nursing home residents. Researchers studied 93,031 women aged 65 years and older, each being treated with at least one medication. Results showed that treatment with 20 mg TAM daily did not offer protection against bone fracture, but daily 10 mg did offer some protection.

Bones, Injuries, Tamoxifen

---

Restraint reduction reduces serious injuries among nursing home residents

Article Abstract:

Educational services for nursing home staff led to a substantial decrease in the use of restraints to control patients without an increase in serious injuries. Data was provided by a two-year study of 16 nursing homes with a total of 2075 beds.

United States, Safety and security measures, Equipment and supplies, Patients, Restraint of patients, Physical restraint

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Nighttime urinary incontinence and sleep disruption among nursing home residents. Developing rehabilitative behavioral interventions for long-term care: technology transfer, acceptance, and maintenance issues
• Abstracts: Underutilization of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors in older patients with Q-wave anterior myocardial infarction in an academic hospital-based geriatrics practice

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.