ADL limitations fall by 18 percent among American seniors: survey
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 06, 2023
Fewer American seniors are reporting disabilities, according to a new analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data. Investigators have an idea of what’s behind a steep, decade-long decline.
Pharmacists poised to continue transition into direct care roles, survey finds
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 25, 2022
Pharmacists will continue to move into central roles in healthcare, including chronic disease management in the adult patient population, the authors say.
Study unveils ‘silent epidemic’ of loneliness among older women during pandemic
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 09, 2022
Data from the Women’s Health Initiative show that rates of loneliness in women aged 70 and older have increased during the pandemic, with 19% reporting severe troubles, investigators say.
An analysis of more than 7,000 IPC surveys finds that nursing homes have made “substantial” progress in taking up core elements of antibiotic stewardship as recommended by the agency.
Sub-acute care leader takes NADONA’s top nursing honor for 2021: ‘We are of one mind and one heart’
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Alicia Lasek
Aug 23, 2021
A post-acute care leader who has presided over seven perfect deficiency-free health department surveys has been awarded the association’s top honor.
Most nursing homes lack tech capacity to communicate with clinical partners
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 09, 2022
Fully 68% of facilities surveyed nationwide were unable to communicate electronically with external partners, including clinics, labs or pharmacies, researchers from the Columbia University School of Nursing...
U.S. vaccine acceptance grows by 20 percent from 2021 to 2022: survey
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 12, 2023
“Vaccination remains a cornerstone of the COVID-19 pandemic response, but broad public support remains elusive,” the researchers said.
Clinical Briefs for Monday, April 20
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 19, 2020
Makeshift PPE widely reported in McKnight’s survey: COVID-19 hits 34% of nursing homes … Review of safe PPE use finds more questions than answers … Women receive fewer recommended drugs after a heart...
CDC survey: Rigid work schedules, unpaid sick leave harm mental health
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 26, 2023
Serious psychological distress among U.S. workers in 2021 was tied to many work conditions, including trouble changing schedules, investigators report.
Half of hospitalized COVID survivors have symptoms 4 months later, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 22, 2021
Discharged patients who underwent a comprehensive physical exam at 4 months had fatigue, loss of physical function, sleep disturbances and cognitive impairment, investigators report.