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“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

Abby Hermesch, MGS, Miranda C. Kunkel...

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 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

Quality Improvement

Building a Statewide Task Force to Address Antipsychotic Drug Use in Older Adults

09/10/2021

Sandra Fitzler, BSN

Emily Patry, MS

Rebekah Gardner, MD

Alyssa J. DaCunha, MPH

Stefan Gravenstein, MD, MPH

Researchers used a Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement approach, and convened a task force of experts from health care and pharmacy settings as well as academic, state government, and advocacy groups to explore contributing factors...

Researchers used a Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement approach, and convened a task force of experts from health care and pharmacy settings as well as academic, state government, and advocacy groups to explore contributing factors...

Researchers used a Quality...

09/10/2021

Annals of Long-Term Care

Quality Improvement

Optimizing Sleep for Residents in Long-term Care Without Sedatives

10/16/2019

Adina M Constantinescu, MD, CCFP, COE

Jadden R Warness, MD

Navjot Virk, RN, MN

Grace Perez, MSc

MaryJane Shankel, MD, CCFP, COE

Jayna Holroyd-Leduc, MD, FRCPC

All supplementary materials can be found at the end of this article following the references. Adequate sleep is important for optimal cognitive and physical function. Older adults are often troubled by poor sleep, with 13% to 20%...

All supplementary materials can be found at the end of this article following the references. Adequate sleep is important for optimal cognitive and physical function. Older adults are often troubled by poor sleep, with 13% to 20%...

All supplementary materials can...

10/16/2019

Annals of Long-Term Care

Quality Improvement

Improving Communication About Constipation in a Long-Term Care Setting by Using the Bristol Stool Scale

08/15/2016

Jagruti R Patel, RPh

Angela S Chen, PharmD

Nathan P Fewel, PharmD

Eileen M Stock, PhD

The pilot quality improvement project looked at using the Bristol stool scale to improve communication with long-term care patients regarding constipation.

The pilot quality improvement project looked at using the Bristol stool scale to improve communication with long-term care patients regarding constipation.

The pilot quality improvement...

08/15/2016

Annals of Long-Term Care

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PD-Related Genes Contribute to Disease in 15% of Patients

08/05/2024

Jolynn Tumolo ;

Approximately 15% of patients with Parkinson disease (PD) in a large international cohort had potentially actionable genetic variants, according to a study published in the journal Brain.

Approximately 15% of patients with Parkinson disease (PD) in a large international cohort had potentially actionable genetic variants, according to a study published in the journal Brain.

Approximately 15% of patients...

08/05/2024

Annals of Long-Term Care

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MRI-Guided Focused Ultrasound Subthalamotomy for Treating Parkinson Disease

07/23/2024

Grace Taylor , MS, MA;

A study assessed the safety and effectiveness of staged bilateral MRI-guided focused ultrasound subthalamotomy (FUS-STN) to treat Parkinson Disease (PD).

A study assessed the safety and effectiveness of staged bilateral MRI-guided focused ultrasound subthalamotomy (FUS-STN) to treat Parkinson Disease (PD).

A study assessed the safety and...

07/23/2024

Annals of Long-Term Care

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Acupuncture May Enhance Sleep Quality in Patients With Parkinson Disease

07/18/2024

Hannah Musick ;

“In this randomized clinical trial, acupuncture improved sleep quality and overall quality of life for individuals with PD. The therapeutic effects persisted for up to 4 weeks, underscoring the potential of acupuncture as a beneficial adjunct...

“In this randomized clinical trial, acupuncture improved sleep quality and overall quality of life for individuals with PD. The therapeutic effects persisted for up to 4 weeks, underscoring the potential of acupuncture as a beneficial adjunct...

“In this randomized clinical...

07/18/2024

Annals of Long-Term Care

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Long-Term Care for the Homeless Population

07/16/2024

"A common barrier for the medically frail and terminally ill populations is the inability to work due to their illness. Not being able to pay their rent and various bills can lead to an eviction, starting the cycle of homelessness," said...

"A common barrier for the medically frail and terminally ill populations is the inability to work due to their illness. Not being able to pay their rent and various bills can lead to an eviction, starting the cycle of homelessness," said...

"A common barrier for the...

07/16/2024

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Researchers Use AI to Predict Parkinson Disease Up to 7 Years

06/20/2024

Grace Taylor , MS, MA;

Researchers developed a blood test using artificial intelligence (AI) to predict Parkinson disease up to 7 years.

Researchers developed a blood test using artificial intelligence (AI) to predict Parkinson disease up to 7 years.

Researchers developed a blood...

06/20/2024

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