Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
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To determine and compare healthcare utilization and costs for younger and older adults with postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) and painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). ⋯ The results contribute to and expand current knowledge of the excess healthcare usage and costs of two prevalent peripheral neuropathic pain conditions and can be used in future studies of the cost-effectiveness of treatment and preventive interventions.
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Letter Multicenter Study
A mild dementia knowledge transfer program to improve knowledge and confidence in primary care.
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To examine family member's perceptions of decision-making and outcomes of feeding tubes. ⋯ Based on the perceptions of bereaved family members, important opportunities exist to improve decision-making in feeding tube insertion.
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To compare the survival and neurological status of people aged 65 and older receiving cardiocerebral resuscitation (CCR) with that of those receiving standard advanced life support (Std-ALS), as well as predictors of survival. ⋯ CCR is associated with superior survival outcomes than Std-ALS for OHCAs in people aged 65 and older. Use of CCR in older adults without known do-not-resuscitate status is warranted. These findings should be understood within the broader context of the essential role of comprehensive advance care planning in providing care consistent with patient goals and values.
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To examine associations between self-reported television (TV) viewing time and overall sitting time with the metabolic syndrome and its components. ⋯ For older adults, high levels of sedentary behavior were associated with greater prevalence of the metabolic syndrome; reducing prolonged overall sitting time may be a feasible way to improve metabolic health.