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Examining Workplace Education for Long-Term Care Staff to Advance Expertise in Palliative Care for Persons With Dementia: A Scoping Review Protocol

11/22/2023

Jen Calver , PhD;

Attila Kovacs ;

Manon Lemonde , RN, PhD;

Volletta Peters , MSW, PhD(c);

Marvin Mnaymeneh , BA, MA;

Winnie Sun , RN, PhD;

In this paper, researchers outline their scoping review protocol for the conduct and reporting of existing evidence published in the literature related to the effectiveness of palliative care training for long-term care staff, including...

In this paper, researchers...

11/22/2023

Annals of Long-Term Care

Perspectives

Avoiding Pressure Injuries in Long-Term Care

11/17/2023

Richard G. Stefanacci , DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD;

This article helps long-term care professionals distinguish between avoidable and unavoidable pressure injuries and highlights the need for individualized care plans. Upon admission, thorough skin assessments and identification of risk...

This article helps long-term...

11/17/2023

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Review

Fall Prevention in the Geriatric Population

11/06/2023

Uloma Ibe , MD;

Sonia Haider , MD;

Lindsay O'Connor , BS ;

Heather L. Langley , PT, DPT, BS , LMT;

Nader Tavakoli , MD, CMD, FAAFP;

Richard G. Stefanacci , DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD;

Priya Ponnaiyan , MD;

This article underscores the critical importance of fall prevention in long-term care facilities for older adults. Falls are not only a prevalent concern but also a substantial liability.

This article underscores the...

11/06/2023

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Practical Research

A Quality Improvement Project to Improve Nurse-Provider Communication and Antipsychotic Prescribing in Nursing Homes

10/30/2023

Maria Del Pilar Woods , DNP, FNP-BC, NE-BC;

Carrie Lee Gardner , PhD, DNP, FNP-BC;

Kelli Whitted , DNP, FNP-BC;

Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation (SBAR) is a nurse–provider communication intervention that has been successful in deprescribing inappropriate medications. The purpose of this research was to examine whether SBAR could improve...

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10/30/2023

Annals of Long-Term Care

Quality Improvement

“It Was Like a Whole New World Opened Up”: Nursing Home Provider Perspectives on Implementing a Person-Centered Communication Intervention

10/25/2023

Abby Hermesch , MGS;

Miranda C. Kunkel , LMSW;

Alexandra Heppner , BSW;

Kimberly Van Haitsma , PhD, FGSA;

Katherine M. Abbott , PhD, MGS, FGSA;

Researchers assessed factors influencing the implementation of PAL Cards, a person-centered communication tool, in nursing homes and identified facilitators such as evidence strength and quality, relative advantage, engagement, execution, and...

Researchers assessed factors...

10/25/2023

Annals of Long-Term Care

Review

Cost-Effectiveness of Pharmacist-led Interventions in Polypharmacy and Hospitalizations in Long-Term Care Facilities: A Systematic Review

09/27/2023

Jackline Muia , PharmD, MS;

Diane Calinski , PhD;

This article discusses the impact of pharmacist-led interventions on addressing polypharmacy-related issues in long-term care settings for older adults. The study aimed to evaluate cost savings associated with these interventions in terms of...

This article discusses the...

09/27/2023

Annals of Long-Term Care

Practical Research

Does Severe Obesity Affect Postacute Care Outcomes in Older Adults?

09/19/2023

Shenbagam Dewar , MD;

Ana Montoya , MD, MPH;

Navasuja Kumar , MBBS, MPH;

Mohammed Kabeto , MS;

Neil Alexander , MD, MS;

This retrospective study investigated the impact of varying obesity levels on postacute care (PAC) outcomes in older adults at skilled nursing facilities. Three obesity classes were compared: overweight (body mass index [BMI], 25-29.9), class...

This retrospective study...

09/19/2023

Annals of Long-Term Care

Clinical Experience

Guided Oral Hygiene: A Virtual Intervention to Improve Oral Health

09/18/2023

Rachelle Williams , RDH, MS;

Jennifer Dahlke , RDH, BS;

This article aims to showcase an effective workforce model that successfully improved the oral health of adults aged 69 to 100 residing in a long-term care facility.

This article aims to showcase an...

09/18/2023

Annals of Long-Term Care

Practical Research

Postacute Rehabilitation in Patients With and Without Dementia

08/30/2023

Marie P. Boltz , PhD, RN, GNP-BC, FAAN;

Jane Flanagan , PhD, RN, ANP-BC, FNAP, FAAN;

Ming Ji , PhD;

This study sought to retrospectively examine the effects of occupational therapy (OT), physical therapy (PT), and a combination of the two under the fee-for-service structure on the change in physical function from admission to quarterly...

This study sought to...

08/30/2023

Annals of Long-Term Care

Case Report

Recognizing Post–COVID-19 Brain Fog in Older Adults

08/30/2023

Zachary J. Palace , MD, CMD, FACP;

Mariel Liebeskind , MPH;

This study underscores the importance of promptly identifying and addressing neurocognitive changes in older adults, as illustrated by an 83-year-old woman whose cognitive decline following hospitalization for acute myocarditis and COVID-19...

This study underscores the...

08/30/2023

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