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View article: Five-year trajectories of gait speed and hand grip strength in older adults with cardiometabolic multimorbidity: a national retrospective cohort study
Five-year trajectories of gait speed and hand grip strength in older adults with cardiometabolic multimorbidity: a national retrospective cohort study Open
Older adults with coexisting diabetes and heart disease experience accelerated declines in gait speed and hand grip strength compared with those with either condition alone or neither. These findings highlight the need for targeted functio…
View article: Pancreatico pleural fistula-a rare complication of chronic calcific pancreatitis
Pancreatico pleural fistula-a rare complication of chronic calcific pancreatitis Open
Chronic pancreatitis is associated with permanent structural changes in pancreas, leading to impairment of exocrine and endocrine function. Recurrent acute pancreatitis in chronic pancreatitis is a common complication in practice. We came …
View article: Efficacy of pectoralis nerve blocks I & II with liposomal bupivacaine in patients undergoing elective breast reduction procedures: A retrospective study
Efficacy of pectoralis nerve blocks I & II with liposomal bupivacaine in patients undergoing elective breast reduction procedures: A retrospective study Open
Patients receiving the PECS block had decreased outpatient narcotic requirements compared to those patients who did not get the block. Patients receiving PECS block with LB had the further benefit of having decreased intraoperative narcoti…
View article: Associations of Co-Occurring Chronic Conditions With Use of Rehabilitation Services in Older Adults With Back Pain: A Population-Based Cohort Study
Associations of Co-Occurring Chronic Conditions With Use of Rehabilitation Services in Older Adults With Back Pain: A Population-Based Cohort Study Open
Objective The objective was to examine the associations of number and type of chronic conditions with the use of rehabilitation services among older adults with bothersome back pain. Methods We conducted a cohort study using the National H…
View article: Liposomal Bupivacaine via an Adductor Canal Block Compared to a Peripheral Nerve Catheter and No Block After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Analysis
Liposomal Bupivacaine via an Adductor Canal Block Compared to a Peripheral Nerve Catheter and No Block After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Analysis Open
Background As total knee arthroplasty is one of the most common surgeries in the United States, it is important to identify regional anesthesia methods that optimize patient recovery. This study evaluates the effectiveness of adductor cana…
View article: Relation of Aerobic Activity to Cognition and Well-being in Chronic Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A LIMBIC-CENC Study
Relation of Aerobic Activity to Cognition and Well-being in Chronic Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A LIMBIC-CENC Study Open
Introduction Because chronic difficulties with cognition and well-being are common after mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and aerobic physical activity and exercise (PAE) is a potential treatment and mitigation strategy, we sought to det…
View article: Association Between Hospital Participation in Value-Based Programs and Timely Initiation of Post-Acute Home Health Care, Functional Recovery, and Hospital Readmission After Joint Replacement
Association Between Hospital Participation in Value-Based Programs and Timely Initiation of Post-Acute Home Health Care, Functional Recovery, and Hospital Readmission After Joint Replacement Open
Objectives This study examined the association between hospital participation in Bundled Payments for Care Improvement (BPCI) or Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) and the timely initiation of home health rehabilitation service…
View article: Assessing functional recovery for individuals with spinal cord injury post-discharge from inpatient rehabilitation
Assessing functional recovery for individuals with spinal cord injury post-discharge from inpatient rehabilitation Open
Objective: To determine the associations between trauma variables, acute phase-related variables, and patient-level characteristics with functional recovery during the first-year post-discharge from inpatient rehabilitation faciliti…
View article: Examining the role of race and quality of home health agencies in delayed initiation of home health services for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD)
Examining the role of race and quality of home health agencies in delayed initiation of home health services for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) Open
INTRODUCTION We examined differences in the timeliness of the initiation of home health care by race and the quality of home health agencies (HHA) among patients with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). METHODS Medicare claim…
View article: Home health services for minorities in urban and rural areas with Alzheimer’s and related dementia
Home health services for minorities in urban and rural areas with Alzheimer’s and related dementia Open
Timely access and continuum of care in older adults with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia (ADRD) is critical. This is a retrospective study on Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries with ADRD diagnosis discharged to home with home …
View article: Effect of Variation in Early Rehabilitation on Hospital Readmission After Hip Fracture
Effect of Variation in Early Rehabilitation on Hospital Readmission After Hip Fracture Open
Objective Provision of early rehabilitation services during acute hospitalization after a hip fracture is vital for improving patient outcomes. The purpose of this study was to examine the association between the amount of rehabilitation s…
View article: Association of Caregiver Availability and Training With Patient Community Discharge After Stroke
Association of Caregiver Availability and Training With Patient Community Discharge After Stroke Open
View article: Evaluating associations between trauma-related characteristics and functional recovery in individuals with spinal cord injury
Evaluating associations between trauma-related characteristics and functional recovery in individuals with spinal cord injury Open
Trauma and acute care variables in addition to patient characteristics were associated with functional recovery during inpatient rehabilitation in individuals with SCI. Further investigation is needed to understand the role of diabetes mel…
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View article: Feasibility and thematic analysis of narrative visualization materials with physical activity monitoring among breast cancer survivors
Feasibility and thematic analysis of narrative visualization materials with physical activity monitoring among breast cancer survivors Open
View article: Association of Medicare-Medicaid Dual Eligibility and Race and Ethnicity With Ischemic Stroke Severity
Association of Medicare-Medicaid Dual Eligibility and Race and Ethnicity With Ischemic Stroke Severity Open
In this cross-sectional study, Medicare fee-for-service patients with ischemic stroke admitted to acute hospitals who were Black or Hispanic had a higher likelihood of worse stroke severity. Additionally, dual eligibility status had a comp…
View article: Clinical features of dementia cases ascertained by ICD coding in LIMBIC-CENC multicenter study of mild traumatic brain injury
Clinical features of dementia cases ascertained by ICD coding in LIMBIC-CENC multicenter study of mild traumatic brain injury Open
ICD codes for early dementia in the VA system have specificity concerns, but could be indicative of cognitive performance and self-reported cognitive function. Further research is needed to better determine links to blast exposure, blast-r…
View article: Healthcare utilization and costs among high-need and frail Mexican American Medicare beneficiaries
Healthcare utilization and costs among high-need and frail Mexican American Medicare beneficiaries Open
Objectives To examine Medicare health care spending and health services utilization among high-need population segments in older Mexican Americans, and to examine the association of frailty on health care spending and utilization. Methods …
View article: Impact of Hospital-Based Rehabilitation Services on Discharge to the Community by Value-Based Payment Programs After Joint Replacement Surgery
Impact of Hospital-Based Rehabilitation Services on Discharge to the Community by Value-Based Payment Programs After Joint Replacement Surgery Open
Objective The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of hospital-based rehabilitation services on community discharge rates after hip and knee replacement surgery according to hospital participation in value-based care models: bun…
View article: Evaluating associations between trauma-related characteristics and functional recovery in individuals with spinal cord injury
Evaluating associations between trauma-related characteristics and functional recovery in individuals with spinal cord injury Open
To determine the associations between trauma variables, acute phase-related variables, and patient-level characteristics with functional recovery during inpatient rehabilitation for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). The associatio…
View article: The Impact of COVID-19 Across Nursing Homes That Disproportionally Serve Minority Residents
The Impact of COVID-19 Across Nursing Homes That Disproportionally Serve Minority Residents Open
The Coronavirus-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has disproportionally affected communities of color and older adults in the United States. Nursing homes (NHs) have reported over 130,000 COVID-19 deaths (or one-fourth of all US deaths) circa March…
View article: Medicare Claim–Based National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale to Predict 30-Day Mortality and Hospital Readmission
Medicare Claim–Based National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale to Predict 30-Day Mortality and Hospital Readmission Open
View article: Functional Status Across Post-Acute Settings is Associated With 30-Day and 90-Day Hospital Readmissions
Functional Status Across Post-Acute Settings is Associated With 30-Day and 90-Day Hospital Readmissions Open
View article: Acceptability of Narrative Visualization with Physical Activity Monitoring Among Breast Cancer Survivors
Acceptability of Narrative Visualization with Physical Activity Monitoring Among Breast Cancer Survivors Open
Purpose: Physical activity (PA) levels are low among breast cancer survivors. Narrative visualization (NV) is a technique that uses drawings, photographs, and text to contextualize data, which may increase integrated regulation, or motivat…
View article: Associations of Multiple Chronic Conditions With Physical Performance and Falls Among Older Adults With Back Pain: A Longitudinal, Population-based Study
Associations of Multiple Chronic Conditions With Physical Performance and Falls Among Older Adults With Back Pain: A Longitudinal, Population-based Study Open
View article: Relationship Between Nursing Home Compare Improvement in Function Quality Measure and Physical Recovery After Hip Replacement
Relationship Between Nursing Home Compare Improvement in Function Quality Measure and Physical Recovery After Hip Replacement Open
View article: Shifting US Patterns of COVID-19 Mortality by Race and Ethnicity From June–December 2020
Shifting US Patterns of COVID-19 Mortality by Race and Ethnicity From June–December 2020 Open
View article: Factors associated with post-acute functional status and discharge dispositions in individuals with spinal cord injury
Factors associated with post-acute functional status and discharge dispositions in individuals with spinal cord injury Open
BACKGROUND: Research has evaluated the effect of surgical timing on patient functional recovery in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI); however, there is a critical need to assess how demographics, clinical characteristics, and proce…
View article: Racial Differences in Post-Acute Transition After Hip Fracture in Medicare Patients With ADRD
Racial Differences in Post-Acute Transition After Hip Fracture in Medicare Patients With ADRD Open
The incidence of hip fractures in patients with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) is 2.7 times higher than it is in those without ADRD. However, there are no standardized post-acute transition models for patients with ADRD a…
View article: Racial Differences in Post-Acute Utilization After Hip Fracture in Medicare Beneficiaries With ADRD
Racial Differences in Post-Acute Utilization After Hip Fracture in Medicare Beneficiaries With ADRD Open
BACKGROUND: The incidence of hip fracture in patients with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) is 2.7 times higher than it is in those without ADRD. Care complexity, including extensive post-acute rehabilitation, increases sub…