Denise Acampora, MPH
Lecturer (Geriatrics)
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- Rationale, Design, and Characteristics of the VALIANT (COVID‐19 in Older Adults: A Longitudinal Assessment) CohortCohen A, McAvay G, Geda M, Chattopadhyay S, Lee S, Acampora D, Araujo K, Charpentier P, Gill T, Hajduk A, Ferrante L. Rationale, Design, and Characteristics of the VALIANT (COVID‐19 in Older Adults: A Longitudinal Assessment) Cohort. Journal Of The American Geriatrics Society 2022, 71: 832-844. PMID: 36544250, PMCID: PMC9877652, DOI: 10.1111/jgs.18146.
- Factors Associated with Disability Over the 6 Months After a COVID Hospitalization Among Older Adults: The VALIANT (CO V ID-19 in Older A dults: A L ong i tudinal A ssessme nt ) StudyFerrante L, Hajduk A, Cohen A, McAvay G, Geda M, Chattopadhyay S, Lee S, Acampora D, Gill T, Murphy T. Factors Associated with Disability Over the 6 Months After a COVID Hospitalization Among Older Adults: The VALIANT (CO V ID-19 in Older A dults: A L ong i tudinal A ssessme nt ) Study. 2022, a3696-a3696. DOI: 10.1164/ajrccm-conference.2022.205.1_meetingabstracts.a3696.
- Effect of Cranberry Capsules on Bacteriuria Plus Pyuria Among Older Women in Nursing Homes: A Randomized Clinical TrialJuthani-Mehta M, Van Ness PH, Bianco L, Rink A, Rubeck S, Ginter S, Argraves S, Charpentier P, Acampora D, Trentalange M, Quagliarello V, Peduzzi P. Effect of Cranberry Capsules on Bacteriuria Plus Pyuria Among Older Women in Nursing Homes: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA 2016, 316: 1879-1887. PMID: 27787564, PMCID: PMC5300771, DOI: 10.1001/jama.2016.16141.
- Cranberry Capsules for Reduction of Bacteriuria Plus Pyuria in Nursing Home Women: A Randomized Clinical TrialJuthani-Mehta M, Van Ness P, Bianco L, Rink A, Rubeck S, Ginter S, Argraves S, Charpentier P, Acampora D, Trentalange M, Quagliarello V, Peduzzi P. Cranberry Capsules for Reduction of Bacteriuria Plus Pyuria in Nursing Home Women: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Open Forum Infectious Diseases 2016, 3: 1356. DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofw172.1059.
- Effect of Dissemination of Evidence in Reducing Injuries from FallsTinetti ME, Baker DI, King M, Gottschalk M, Murphy TE, Acampora D, Carlin BP, Leo-Summers L, Allore HG. Effect of Dissemination of Evidence in Reducing Injuries from Falls. New England Journal Of Medicine 2008, 359: 252-261. PMID: 18635430, PMCID: PMC3472807, DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa0801748.
- A Randomized Trial of an Education Program to Enhance Older Driver PerformanceMarottoli RA, Ness P, Araujo KL, Iannone LP, Acampora D, Charpentier P, Peduzzi P. A Randomized Trial of an Education Program to Enhance Older Driver Performance. The Journals Of Gerontology Series A 2007, 62: 1113-1119. PMID: 17921424, DOI: 10.1093/gerona/62.10.1113.
- A Randomized Trial of a Physical Conditioning Program to Enhance the Driving Performance of Older PersonsMarottoli RA, Allore H, Araujo KL, Iannone LP, Acampora D, Gottschalk M, Charpentier P, Kasl S, Peduzzi P. A Randomized Trial of a Physical Conditioning Program to Enhance the Driving Performance of Older Persons. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2007, 22: 590-597. PMID: 17443366, PMCID: PMC1852916, DOI: 10.1007/s11606-007-0134-3.
- Dissemination of an Evidence‐Based Multicomponent Fall Risk‐Assessment and ‐Management Strategy Throughout a Geographic AreaBaker DI, King MB, Fortinsky RH, Graff LG, Gottschalk M, Acampora D, Preston J, Brown CJ, Tinetti ME. Dissemination of an Evidence‐Based Multicomponent Fall Risk‐Assessment and ‐Management Strategy Throughout a Geographic Area. Journal Of The American Geriatrics Society 2005, 53: 675-680. PMID: 15817016, DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.2005.53218.x.
- The effects of a targeted multicomponent delirium intervention on postdischarge outcomes for hospitalized older adultsBogardus ST, Desai MM, Williams CS, Leo-Summers L, Acampora D, Inouye SK. The effects of a targeted multicomponent delirium intervention on postdischarge outcomes for hospitalized older adults. The American Journal Of Medicine 2003, 114: 383-390. PMID: 12714128, DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9343(02)01569-3.
- Multicomponent Targeted Intervention to Prevent Delirium in Hospitalized Older PatientsRizzo J, Bogardus S, Leo-Summers L, Williams C, Acampora D, Inouye S. Multicomponent Targeted Intervention to Prevent Delirium in Hospitalized Older Patients. Medical Care 2001, 39: 740-752. PMID: 11458138, DOI: 10.1097/00005650-200107000-00010.
- Home-based multicomponent rehabilitation program for older persons after hip fracture: A randomized trialTinetti M, Baker D, Gottschalk M, Williams C, Pollack D, Garrett P, Gill T, Marottoli R, Acampora D. Home-based multicomponent rehabilitation program for older persons after hip fracture: A randomized trial. Archives Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation 1999, 80: 916-922. PMID: 10453768, DOI: 10.1016/s0003-9993(99)90083-7.
- A Multicomponent Intervention to Prevent Delirium in Hospitalized Older PatientsInouye S, Bogardus S, Charpentier P, Leo-Summers L, Acampora D, Holford T, Cooney L. A Multicomponent Intervention to Prevent Delirium in Hospitalized Older Patients. New England Journal Of Medicine 1999, 340: 669-676. PMID: 10053175, DOI: 10.1056/nejm199903043400901.
- Health Care Utilization and Costs in a Medicare Population by Fall StatusRizzo J, Friedkin R, Williams C, Nabors J, Acampora D, Tinetti M. Health Care Utilization and Costs in a Medicare Population by Fall Status. Medical Care 1998, 36: 1174-1188. PMID: 9708590, DOI: 10.1097/00005650-199808000-00006.
- A Controlled Trial of a Nursing‐Centered Intervention in Hospitalized Elderly Medical Patients: The Yale Geriatric Care ProgramInouye S, Wagner D, Acampora D, Horwitz R, Cooney L, Tinetii M. A Controlled Trial of a Nursing‐Centered Intervention in Hospitalized Elderly Medical Patients: The Yale Geriatric Care Program. Journal Of The American Geriatrics Society 1993, 41: 1353-1360. PMID: 8227919, DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.1993.tb06487.x.
- A predictive index for functional decline in hospitalized elderly medical patientsInouye S, Wagner D, Acampora D, Horwitz R, Cooney L, Hurst L, Tinetti M. A predictive index for functional decline in hospitalized elderly medical patients. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 1993, 8: 645-652. PMID: 8120679, DOI: 10.1007/bf02598279.
- The Yale Geriatric Care Program: A Model of Care To Prevent Functional Decline in Hospitalized Elderly PatientsInouye S, Acampora D, Miller R, Fulmer T, Hurst L, Cooney L. The Yale Geriatric Care Program: A Model of Care To Prevent Functional Decline in Hospitalized Elderly Patients. Journal Of The American Geriatrics Society 1993, 41: 1345-1352. PMID: 8227918, DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.1993.tb06486.x.
- Predictors of Formal Home Health Care Use in Elderly Patients after HospitalizationSolomon D, Wagner D, Marenberg M, Acampora D, Cooney L, Inouye S. Predictors of Formal Home Health Care Use in Elderly Patients after Hospitalization. Journal Of The American Geriatrics Society 1993, 41: 961-966. PMID: 8409182, DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.1993.tb06762.x.
- Misdiagnosis of Reye's-like IllnessFORSYTH B, SHAPIRO E, HORWITZ R, VISCOLI C, ACAMPORA D. Misdiagnosis of Reye's-like Illness. JAMA Pediatrics 1991, 145: 964-966. PMID: 1877570, DOI: 10.1001/archpedi.1991.02160090014005.
- New Epidemiologic Evidence Confirming That Bias Does Not Explain the Aspirin/Reye's Syndrome AssociationForsyth B, Horwitz R, Acampora D, Shapiro E, Viscoli C, Feinstein A, Henner R, Holabird N, Jones B, Karabelas A, Kramer M, Miclette M, Wells J. New Epidemiologic Evidence Confirming That Bias Does Not Explain the Aspirin/Reye's Syndrome Association. JAMA 1989, 261: 2517-2524. PMID: 2704111, DOI: 10.1001/jama.1989.03420170061031.
- Relation of peak creatine kinase levels during acute myocardial infarction to presence or absence of previous manifestations of myocardial ischemia (angina pectoris or healed myocardial infarction)Brush J, Brand D, Acampora D, Goldman J, Cabin H. Relation of peak creatine kinase levels during acute myocardial infarction to presence or absence of previous manifestations of myocardial ischemia (angina pectoris or healed myocardial infarction). The American Journal Of Cardiology 1988, 62: 534-537. PMID: 3414544, DOI: 10.1016/0002-9149(88)90650-9.
- A Computer Protocol to Predict Myocardial Infarction in Emergency Department Patients with Chest PainGoldman L, Cook E, Brand D, Lee T, Rouan G, Weisberg M, Acampora D, Stasiulewicz C, Walshon J, Terranova G, Gottlieb L, Kobernick M, Goldstein-Wayne B, Copen D, Daley K, Brandt A, Jones D, Mellors J, Jakubowski R. A Computer Protocol to Predict Myocardial Infarction in Emergency Department Patients with Chest Pain. New England Journal Of Medicine 1988, 318: 797-803. PMID: 3280998, DOI: 10.1056/nejm198803313181301.
- Clinical characteristics and natural history of patients with acute myocardial infarction sent home from the emergency roomLee T, Rouan G, Weisberg M, Brand D, Acampora D, Stasiulewicz C, Walshon J, Terranova G, Gottlieb L, Goldstein-Wayne B, Copen D, Daley K, Brandt A, Mellors J, Jakubowski R, Cook E, Goldman L. Clinical characteristics and natural history of patients with acute myocardial infarction sent home from the emergency room. The American Journal Of Cardiology 1987, 60: 219-224. PMID: 3618483, DOI: 10.1016/0002-9149(87)90217-7.
- Sensitivity of routine clinical criteria for diagnosing myocardial infarction within 24 hours of hospitalization.Lee T, Rouan G, Weisberg M, Brand D, Cook E, Acampora D, Goldman L. Sensitivity of routine clinical criteria for diagnosing myocardial infarction within 24 hours of hospitalization. Annals Of Internal Medicine 1987, 106: 181-6. PMID: 3800180, DOI: 10.7326/0003-4819-106-2-181.
- Effectiveness of Prophylactic Antibiotics in the Outpatient Treatment of BurnsBoss W, Brand D, Acampora D, Barese S, Frazier W. Effectiveness of Prophylactic Antibiotics in the Outpatient Treatment of Burns. Journal Of Burn Care & Research 1986, 7: 294-294. DOI: 10.1097/00004630-198605000-00020.
- Use of the Initial Electrocardiogram to Predict In-Hospital Complications of Acute Myocardial InfarctionBRUSH J, BRAND D, ACAMPORA D, CHALMER B, WACKERS F. Use of the Initial Electrocardiogram to Predict In-Hospital Complications of Acute Myocardial Infarction. Survey Of Anesthesiology 1986, 30: 29. DOI: 10.1097/00132586-198602000-00026.
- Use of the Initial Electrocardiogram to Predict In-Hospital Complications of Acute Myocardial InfarctionBrush J, Brand D, Acampora D, Chalmer B, Wackers F. Use of the Initial Electrocardiogram to Predict In-Hospital Complications of Acute Myocardial Infarction. New England Journal Of Medicine 1985, 312: 1137-1141. PMID: 3920520, DOI: 10.1056/nejm198505023121801.
- Effectiveness of Prophylactic Antibiotics in the Outpatient Treatment of BurnsBOSS W, BRAND D, ACAMPORA D, BARESE S, FRAZIER W. Effectiveness of Prophylactic Antibiotics in the Outpatient Treatment of Burns. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 1985, 25: 224-227. PMID: 3981674, DOI: 10.1097/00005373-198503000-00010.
- The authors replyBrand D, Acampora D. The authors reply. The American Journal Of Emergency Medicine 1984, 2: 280-281. DOI: 10.1016/0735-6757(84)90024-x.
- Adequacy of Antitetanus Prophylaxis in Six Hospital Emergency RoomsBrand D, Acampora D, Gottlieb L, Glancy K, Frazier W. Adequacy of Antitetanus Prophylaxis in Six Hospital Emergency Rooms. New England Journal Of Medicine 1983, 309: 636-640. PMID: 6888430, DOI: 10.1056/nejm198309153091104.