BACKGROUND: Persons with dementia frequently exhibit neuropsychiatric symptoms
(NPSs). Previous studies have indicated that the prevalence is particularly high in nursing …

This paper reviews the reliability and validity of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment,
which is being used increasingly in Canadian nursing homes and continuing care facilities …

Background It is unclear whether functional status before dialysis is maintained after the
initiation of this therapy in elderly patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Methods …

Objective: To acquire information about nutritional problems and factors associated with
them in all nursing homes in Helsinki, Finland. Design: Descriptive, cross-sectional study …

OBJECTIVES: To test the feasibility and validity of the Brief Interview for Mental Status
(BIMS) as a performance-based cognitive screener that could be easily completed by …

Developments in the realms of medical innovation and geriatric clinical intervention impact
our understanding of the nature of late life, the possibilities for health in advanced age …

Background Serious safety concerns related to the use of antipsychotics have not decreased
the prescribing of these agents to nursing home (NH) residents. We assessed the extent to …

Background The objective of this study was to assess the responsiveness of the Minimum
Data Set Activities of Daily Living (MDS-ADL) Scale to change over time by examining the …

BACKGROUND: The Minimum Data Set (MDS) is a potentially powerful tool for
implementing standardized assessment in nursing homes (NHs). Its content has implications …

The Minimum Data Set (MDS) is a standardized assessment that is completed on all
residents admitted to Medicare certified nursing homes in the US. It is also completed on all …