The pandemic drove telehealth’s current popularity and, according to a recent study, telehealth won’t be going away anytime soon — regardless of COVID-19 status.
Nursing homes prioritize health data-sharing, but challenges remain
By
Donna Shryer
May 19, 2021
Although health data-sharing brings significant benefits for patients, residents and providers alike, a JAMDA study points to communication barriers blocking potential benefits specific to nursing homes.
Hip replacement patients ‘present a worrying picture’ regarding post-surgery exercise, investigators...
By
Donna Shryer
Jun 21, 2021
Additional efforts are needed to help patients get up to a healthy level of physical activity following total hip arthroplasty, according to the results of a recent study published in The Journal of Bone...
Annual flu shot variances in nursing homes to guide improved vaccination programs, national study says
By
Donna Shryer
May 24, 2021
Between 70% and 85% of influenza-related deaths occur in people aged 65 and older, with older adults living in U.S. nursing homes at high risk for respiratory infections, including flu.
mRNA vaccines show real-world value in reducing COVID-19 in nursing homes
By
Donna Shryer
May 21, 2021
A recent analysis published in the New England Journal of Medicine reported a reduced number of COVID-19 cases among unvaccinated nursing homes residents.