Publications by authors named "Christine Kee Liu"
Complex Patterns of Antihypertensive Treatment Changes in Long-Term Care Residents.
J Am Med Dir Assoc
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study examined antihypertensive treatment changes among long-term care residents, focusing on patterns and factors influencing these changes over a period from 2006 to 2019.
- Out of nearly 25,000 nursing home residents aged 65 and older, over 68% experienced at least one change in their antihypertensive medications within the first six months of admission.
- Key findings included that treatment changes were more frequent in those with better physical or cognitive health, with different triggers for deprescribing (like low blood pressure) and intensification (such as high blood pressure and cardiovascular events).
Nearly half of the persons receiving dialysis in the United States are aged 65 years or older. Kidney failure occurs most frequently in older adults, and typically triggers a discussion regarding dialysis treatment. In this Special Article, we describe the journey of Mr.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPerceptions of Physical Activity in African American Older Adults on Hemodialysis: Themes From Key Informant Interviews.
Arch Rehabil Res Clin Transl
September 2020
Objective: To determine key themes underlying the perceptions of older (≥65y) adults on hemodialysis regarding physical activity using qualitative methodology.
Design: Semistructured key informant interviews.
Setting: Academic medical center.