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07/07/2021
This study explores the association between FSQRS ratings and 1-year readmissions, emergency department (ED) admissions, and mortality in older adults after hip fracture.
This study explores the association between FSQRS ratings and 1-year readmissions, emergency department (ED) admissions, and mortality in older adults after hip fracture.
This study explores the...
07/07/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
Practical Research
06/14/2021
The aim of this analysis is to examine the association between provision of independent access to outdoor areas at the NH level and actual use of outdoor areas by the residents with health-related QoL (HR-QoL) in a population of residents of...
The aim of this analysis is to examine the association between provision of independent access to outdoor areas at the NH level and actual use of outdoor areas by the residents with health-related QoL (HR-QoL) in a population of residents of...
The aim of this analysis is to...
06/14/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
Practical Research
02/18/2021
Indiana was one of the first states to implement guidance on reopening nursing facilities to visitors, starting with outdoor visitation.
Indiana was one of the first states to implement guidance on reopening nursing facilities to visitors, starting with outdoor visitation.
Indiana was one of the first...
02/18/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
Practical Research
02/11/2021
Staffing structures, organizational attitudes, environmental design, and activities to support residents of NHs venturing outdoors frequently, despite any COVID-19-related restrictions, are needed.
Staffing structures, organizational attitudes, environmental design, and activities to support residents of NHs venturing outdoors frequently, despite any COVID-19-related restrictions, are needed.
Staffing structures,...
02/11/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
Practical Research
06/15/2020
The objective of this qualitative analysis was to examine the variability in SNF practices for admission and infection prevention and control (IPC) processes of care for residents diagnosed with COVID-19.
The objective of this qualitative analysis was to examine the variability in SNF practices for admission and infection prevention and control (IPC) processes of care for residents diagnosed with COVID-19.
The objective of this...
06/15/2020
Annals of Long-Term Care
Practical Research
04/09/2020
This study investigated assisted living resident assessments and reassessments of oral health status and the ability to perform oral self-care.
This study investigated assisted living resident assessments and reassessments of oral health status and the ability to perform oral self-care.
This study investigated assisted...
04/09/2020
Annals of Long-Term Care
Practical Research
03/10/2020
A retrospective review of 152 urinalyses was conducted in one long-term care facility to assess the management of urinary tract infections.
A retrospective review of 152 urinalyses was conducted in one long-term care facility to assess the management of urinary tract infections.
A retrospective review of 152...
03/10/2020
Annals of Long-Term Care
Practical Research
12/06/2019
In this retrospective cohort study, authors reviewed the electronic health records of 3923 adult patients discharged from the hospital and admitted to 9 skilled nursing facilities served by a health care delivery system.
In this retrospective cohort study, authors reviewed the electronic health records of 3923 adult patients discharged from the hospital and admitted to 9 skilled nursing facilities served by a health care delivery system.
In this retrospective cohort...
12/06/2019
Annals of Long-Term Care
Practical Research
09/16/2019
The goal of this study was to characterize key modifiable factors that could affect verbal communication in an adult day care setting, namely prevalence of audiometric hearing loss and the acoustic characteristics in the activity hall.
The goal of this study was to characterize key modifiable factors that could affect verbal communication in an adult day care setting, namely prevalence of audiometric hearing loss and the acoustic characteristics in the activity hall.
The goal of this study was to...
09/16/2019
Annals of Long-Term Care
Practical Research
06/19/2019
This retrospective database analysis evaluated the demographic, functional, and clinical characteristics of nursing facility residents (NFR) with Parkinson disease (PD) compared with those with PD psychosis.
This retrospective database analysis evaluated the demographic, functional, and clinical characteristics of nursing facility residents (NFR) with Parkinson disease (PD) compared with those with PD psychosis.
This retrospective database...
06/19/2019
Annals of Long-Term Care