Elder mistreatment and suicidal ideation are important public health concerns among aging populations. However, very few studies have been conducted to explore the association between elder ideation.To examine Chinese older adults in USA.Guided by a community-based participatory research approach, this study we in-person interviews with aged 60 years Greater Chicago area from 2011 2013. was assessed 10-item instrument derived Hwalek-Sengstock Abuse Screening Test (H-S/EAST) Vulnerability...

Depression is largely preventable, and strategies that can effectively suppress its development are imperative. We aimed to examine whether physical activity sedentary behavior were associated with depression explore the possible mediatory role of complete blood count in this association.

Most studies of the relationship between nurse staffing and patient outcomes in hospitals have shown that worse are associated with lower registered (RN) staffing. However, inconsistent results exist, possibly because use a variety measures statistical methods employ static, instead change, relationships.The aim study was to examine changes RN safety events Florida from 1996 through 2004.Using 9 years data 124 hospitals, latent growth curve models were used assess impact on hospitals....

Through survey data, this study examines job leaving behaviors of newly licensed registered nurses and identifies educational managerial issues that need to be addressed retain them. Within 1.5–2.5 years graduating, one third all respondents had left their first job, most for work-related reasons. Predictors or intentions leave included not having a good orientation, information issues, difficulties doing being rewarded fairly, low satisfaction.

The large number of uninsured individuals in the United States creates negative consequences for those who are and covered by health insurance plans. Young adults between ages 18 24 largest population subgroup. This subgroup warrants analysis. major aim this study is to determine why young present seeks that not private insurance. Data on perceived status, need, value, socioeconomic gender, race was obtained from a national sample 1,340 2005 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey examined possible...

Introduction Thailand has provided free annual health checkups (AHC) since universal coverage began in 2002. However, evidence regarding the equitable use of AHC is scarce. Thus, this study explored factors associated with Thailand. Methods A cross-sectional was conducted using data from national 2015 Health and Welfare Survey. Respondents aged 15 years or above ( n = 57,343) were selected as sample. Descriptive statistical analysis multivariable binary logistic regression to examine...

The effects of contextual characteristics and nursing-related factors on the overall quality improvement resident outcomes, measured by a weighted index in incidents pressure ulcers, physical restraints, catheter use nursing homes, were investigated autoregressive latent trajectory modeling panel data (1997-2003). Findings show that initial study period, homes with smaller bed size, being for-profit, caring for more Medicare residents, having residents lower acuity levels, located elsewhere...

A positive relationship has been demonstrated between the quality of care delivered in nursing homes and staff providing care. The general perception, however, is that there a decline registered nurses' hours homes. primary objective this study to investigate whether levels nurses (RNs), licensed practical (LPNs), assistants (NAs) as well skill mix changed years 1997 2007. descriptive research design was employed on data derived from Online Survey Certification Reporting System database....

With more than 50% of the nursing workforce close to retirement, it is especially important keep younger nurses in jobs and careers. This study empirically tests a structural equation model registered nurse (RN) intent leave job profession using data from survey newly licensed RNs (NLRNs). Job demands, difficulties control, job, were latent variables. A number direct, indirect, mediating relationships modeled. Measurement models for all variables had good fit. The final showed path...

Research Objective. To assess the impact of recent Medicare prospective payment system (PPS) changes on efficiency in skilled nursing homes. Data Source/Study Setting. Cost Reports (MCR), On‐line Survey Certification and Reporting System (OSCAR), Area Resource Files (ARF), a Centers for Medicaid Services (CMS) hospital wage index website, Consumer Price Index (CPI) database, survey state reimbursement rates. The sample was 8,361 homes Report databases from years 1997 to 2003. Study Design....

This qualitative research using the focus group approach has gathered pertinent perceptions from stakeholders in Chinese elderly care environment, including community-based and institutionalised elderly, medical providers, administrators governmental officials. The study found that are willing to live nursing homes when they not good physical condition dependent on others for their activities of daily living. utilisation home gained acceptance community as more elders recognise its...

Purpose: This study examined the association between social support and depressive symptoms among U.S. Chinese older adults. Methods: Data were from Population Study of Elderly in Chicago (PINE) study. Independent variables positive negative perceived (PSS). Dependent variable was symptoms. Multinomial logistic regression analyses performed. Results: A total participants 3,157 adults with mean age 72.8 years (range 60-105 years). After controlling for confounding factors, higher PSS 12%...

Background: Guidelines endorse statin therapy for lowering low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) to recommended levels, in patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, if needed, after lifestyle changes. Atorvastatin is a common greater LDL-C efficacy than most other statins; its availability generic form will likely increase use. This study assessed attainment of guideline-recommended levels high-risk CVD treated atorvastatin monotherapy. Methods: Analyses two retrospective US...

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships between perceived organizational support, coworker and debriefing on one hand, compassion satisfaction, burnout, secondary traumatic stress other hand in Florida law enforcement officers. To explore these constructs, research examined work environment personnel by administering surveys gaging psychological resilience, activities that participate in. Professional Quality Life: Compassion Satisfaction Fatigue Version 5 also sent out...

Evidence-based quality improvement in nursing homes relies heavily on administrative data. Minimum Data Set (MDS) and Online Survey Certification Reporting (OSCAR) are the 2 largest sources of national home Although clinical measures each data systems have frequently independently been used to measure performance, no study has systematically examined their relative reliability.This estimates reliability between MDS OSCAR discusses utility these databases research.We analyzed 4 waves...