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Challenges and solutions of conducting dementia clinical trials: A palliative care at home pilot for persons with dementia by Estrada, Leah V, Gelfman, Laura, Zhang, Meng, Espino, Christian, Goldstein, Nathan

“…Recruitment and retention are common challenges in clinical trials, particularly with older adults and their caregivers who often benefit from palliative care…”
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Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Nursing Home End-of-Life Care: A Systematic Review by Estrada, Leah V., Agarwal, Mansi, Stone, Patricia W.

“…Health disparities are pervasive in nursing homes (NHs), but disparities in NH end-of-life (EOL) care (ie, hospital transfers, place of death, hospice use,…”
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When Do Paid Caregivers Support the Health of Older Adults? Geriatrician Perspectives by Estrada, Leah V, Watman, Deborah, Franzosa, Emily, Reckrey, Jennifer M

“…Despite the potential of paid caregivers (e.g., home health aides and other home care workers) to improve their clients' health-related outcomes, paid…”
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Timing of Goals of Care Discussions in Nursing Homes: A Systematic Review by Kang, Jung A, Tark, Aluem, Estrada, Leah V, Dhingra, Lara, Stone, Patricia W

“…Discussions between health professionals and nursing home (NH) residents or their families about the current or future goals of health care may be associated…”
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Systematic review of conceptual and theoretical frameworks used in palliative care and end-of-life care research studies by Tark, Aluem, Estrada, Leah V, Stone, Patricia W, Baernholdt, Marianne, Buck, Harleah G

“…Background: Frameworks are the conceptual underpinnings of the study. Both conceptual and theoretical frameworks are often used in palliative and end-of-life…”
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Assessment of Coronavirus Disease 2019 Infection and Mortality Rates Among Nursing Homes With Different Proportions of Black Residents by Travers, Jasmine L., Agarwal, Mansi, Estrada, Leah V., Dick, Andrew W., Gracner, Tadeja, Wu, Bei, Stone, Patricia W.

“…Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has disproportionately impacted nursing homes (NHs) with large shares of Black residents. We examined the associations…”
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Assessment of needs, challenges, and re-design considerations for culturally sensitive provision and delivery of palliative care supports and services for older adults who prefer to age and die in place in diverse India by Zanwar, Preeti Pushpalata, Yalamanchili, Jahnavi, Hu, Sisi, Estrada, Leah V., Omar, Zaliha, Rahemi, Zahra

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Nursing Home Antibiotic Stewardship Policy and Antibiotics Use: 2013–2017 by Agarwal, Mansi, Estrada, Leah V., Gracner, Tadeja, Dick, Andrew W., Stone, Patricia W.

“…Reducing inappropriate nursing home (NH) antibiotic usage by implementing stewardship programs is a national priority. Our aim is to evaluate the influence of…”
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The Role of National Paid Family and Medical Leave Policies in Promoting Health Equity for Older Adults and Their Caregivers by Estrada, Leah V, Jason, Resendez, Perez, G Adriana

“…More than 48 million unpaid family/friend caregivers in the United States provide care to older adults. This unpaid workforce provides essential support for…”
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Examining Regional Differences in Nursing Home Palliative Care for Black and Hispanic Residents by Estrada, Leah V, Harrison, Jordan M, Dick, Andrew W, Luchsinger, José A, Dhingra, Lara, Stone, Patricia W

“…Approximately one-quarter of all deaths in the United States occur in nursing homes (NHs). Palliative care has the potential to improve NH end-of-life care,…”
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Palliative care and infection management at end of life in nursing homes: A descriptive survey by Tark, Aluem, Estrada, Leah V, Tresgallo, Mary E, Quigley, Denise D, Stone, Patricia W, Agarwal, Mansi

“…Background: Infections are common occurrences at end of life that are associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality among frail elderly individuals…”
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Differences in Care Provided in Urban and Rural Nursing Homes in the United States: Literature Review by Quigley, Denise D, Estrada, Leah V, Alexander, Gregory L, Dick, Andrew, Stone, Patricia W

“…Despite evidence acknowledging disadvantages in care provided to older adults in rural nursing homes (NHs) in the United States, since 2010, no literature…”
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Comparative Effectiveness of Behavioral Interventions for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in Latinos by Estrada, Leah V, Solano Jasmine, Reading, Turchioe Meghan, Cortes, Yamnia I, Caceres, Billy A

“…BackgroundLatinos, the fastest growing ethnic minority group in the United States, are at a high risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, little is…”
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Comparative Effectiveness of Behavioral Interventions for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in Latinos: A Systematic Review by Estrada, Leah V., Solano, Jasmine, Reading Turchioe, Meghan, Cortes, Yamnia I., Caceres, Billy A.

“…Latinos, the fastest growing ethnic minority group in the United States, are at a high risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, little is known about…”
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Community-Based Advance Care Planning Interventions for Minority Older Adults: A Systematic Review by Estrada, Leah V, Cohen, Catherine C, Shang, Jingjing, Stone, Patricia W

“…Racial/ethnic minority older adults in the United States often experience access, language, and cultural barriers to advance care planning. For the current…”
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Comparative Effectiveness of Behavioral Interventions for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in Latinos: A Systematic Review by Estrada, Leah V., Solano, Jasmine, Reading Turchioe, Meghan, Cortes, Yamnia I., Caceres, Billy A.

“…Latinos, the fastest growing ethnic minority group in the United States, are at a high risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, little is known about…”
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Structural Racism, Place, and COVID-19: A Narrative Review Describing How We Prepare for an Endemic COVID-19 Future by Estrada, Leah V, Levasseur, Jessica L, Maxim, Alexandra, Benavidez, Gabriel A, Pollack Porter, Keshia M

“…Place is a social determinant of health, as recently evidenced by COVID-19. Previous literature surrounding health disparities in the United States often fails…”
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Potentially Avoidable Hospitalizations Among Historically Marginalized Nursing Home Residents by Estrada, Leah V, Barcelona, Veronica, Dhingra, Lara, Luchsinger, José A, Dick, Andrew W, Glance, Laurent G, Stone, Patricia W

“…Nursing home (NH) transfers to hospitals are common and have been associated with cognitive decline; approximately 45% of NH hospital transfers are potentially…”
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The Role of Regional and State Initiatives in Nursing Home Advance Care Planning Policies by Fu, Caroline J., Agarwal, Mansi, Estrada, Leah V., Murali, Komal P., Quigley, Denise D., Dick, Andrew W., Stone, Patricia W.

“…Objective: Antibiotic use at the end of life (EoL) may introduce physiological as well as psychological stress and be incongruent with patients’ goals of care…”
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Leading Policy and Practice Change During Unprecedented Times: The Nursing Health Services Research Response by Germack, Hayley, Cary, Michael, Gilmartin, Heather, Girouard, Shirley, Jones, Tammie M., Martin, Barbara J., Norful, Allison A., Anusiewicz, Colleen V., Riman, Kathryn A., Schlak, Amelia E., Squires, Allison, Estrada, Leah V., Gazarian, Priscilla, Gerchow, Lauren, Ghazal, Lauren V., Henderson, Marcus D., Mitha, Shazia, Mpundu, Gloria, Nikpour, Jacqueline, Royster, Monique, Thompson, Roy, Stolldorf, Deonni P.

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