Publications by authors named "Stephanie M Kelly"
Background/objectives: The number of older adults with complex health needs is growing, and this population experiences disproportionate morbidity and mortality. Interventions led by community health workers (CHWs) can improve clinical outcomes in the general adult population with multimorbidity, but few studies have investigated CHW-delivered interventions in older adults.
Design: We systematically reviewed the impact of CHW interventions on health outcomes among older adults with complex health needs.
Objectives: To investigate the relationships between depressive symptoms and opioid potency among adults aged 50 years and older reporting use of one or more prescription opioids in the past 30 days.
Materials/design: Adjusted multiple linear regression models were conducted with 2005-2013 files from a secondary cross-sectional dataset, the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Respondents were community-dwelling, noninstitutionalized adults 50 years or older (n = 1036).
Purpose: This study assessed the oral health status of older adults in randomly selected New Hampshire senior centers and congregate meal sites for the purpose of future planning, implementation and evaluation of targeted public health programs.
Methods: A cross-sectional surveillance project was developed. Registered dental hygienists visually assessed denture use, number of natural teeth, teeth mobility, untreated caries, root fragments, gingivitis, need for care and treatment urgency among randomly selected active older adults living within New Hampshire communities.