• Journal: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
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A retrospective national cohort study of trends in mechanical ventilation among Veterans living with dementia, 2010-2019

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Despite longstanding concern about an increase in use of invasive mechanical ventilation among persons living with dementia (PLWD), no studies have examined …

The role of brain structure in explaining physical functioning in male Veterans with impaired kidney function

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Older adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) experience deficits in physical function and cardiorespiratory fitness at higher rates than older adults …

Identifying barriers and motivators to increase surgical clinical trial participation for older Veterans

Abstract: Background: Patients aged 65+ are underrepresented in surgical clinical trials, and few studies have explored the unique barriers that limit participation of older adults …

Learning how preoperative communication relates to postoperative experiences for older Veterans having inguinal hernia surgery

Abstract: Background: For older adults to decide whether inguinal hernia repair will meaningfully improve their lives, it is critical to (1) understand how the operation affects …

Association between herpes zoster and risk of incident fragility fractures in US Veterans: A matched cohort study

Abstract: Background: Herpes zoster (HZ) and fragility fractures typically affect older adults and present major burdens to healthcare systems. While HZ is associated with an …

Association between herpes zoster and risk of incident fragility fractures in US Veterans: A matched cohort study

Abstract: Background: Herpes zoster (HZ) and fragility fractures typically affect older adults and present major burdens to healthcare systems. While HZ is associated with an …

Post-hospitalization outcomes for Veterans receiving age-friendly health systems 4M care

Abstract: Background: The Age-Friendly Health System movement has been building teams and systems to implement the assessment of the “4Ms” (What Matters, Medications, Mobility, …

Post-hospitalization outcomes for Veterans receiving age-friendly health systems 4M care

Abstract: Background: The Age-Friendly Health System movement has been building teams and systems to implement the assessment of the “4Ms” (What Matters, Medications, Mobility, …

Exploring goal-concordant medication use among VA community living center residents with dementia

Abstract: Background: Documentation of patient goals and preferences within medical records has the potential to align medication use with goals of care (GoC) and individualize …

Navigating the controversies and complexities of implementing Lecanemab in the Veterans Affairs Health System

Abstract: The article focuses on the evolving landscape of Alzheimer's disease (AD) diagnosis and treatment, particularly the implementation of anti-amyloid therapies like …

Home-based primary care in the Department of Veterans Affairs: Past, present, and future

Abstract: Launched in 1970, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Home‐Based Primary Care (HBPC) Program is a unique, well‐resourced model that has influenced the development …

Patterns of life-sustaining treatment preferences among seriously ill Veterans

Abstract: Background: Goals of care conversations and documentation of life-sustaining treatment (LST) preferences through durable, portable medical orders are critical for …