Reviews

Review

Preparing Family Members for the Death of a Loved One in Long-Term Care

12/10/2018

Meredith A. MacKenzie , PhD, RN, CRNP, CNE;

Authors explore what is known about preparedness for death and evidence-based interventions to improve preparedness of family caregivers in the LTC setting.

Authors explore what is known...

12/10/2018

Annals of Long-Term Care

Review

Antimicrobial Stewardship in Long-Term Care Facilities: An Opportunity for Intervention

12/10/2018

Jonathan C. Cho , PharmD, MBA, BCPS;

Kristy M. Shaeer , PharmD, BCPS;

Monika T. Zmarlicka , PharmD;

Marylee V. Worley , PharmD, BCPS;

Joseph Hong , PharmD;

Lauren D. Tesh , PharmD;

This review provides insight into successful antimicrobial stewardship practices in LTC facilities.

This review provides insight...

12/10/2018

Annals of Long-Term Care

Review

A Perfect-10 Foundation for Medication Management: Six Choosing Wisely Focus Areas and Four Guiding Principles

10/31/2018

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

Daniel Z. Mansour , PharmD, BCGP, FASCP;

In an effort to improve health care, the Choosing Wisely campaign has identified common medical practices that should be questioned.

In an effort to improve health...

10/31/2018

Annals of Long-Term Care

Review

Considerations in the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis Among Older Adults in Long-term Care

08/13/2018

Peggy Kish , RN;

Nader Tavakoli , MD, CMD, FAAFP;

Chioma Akwara , MD, MPH;

Clinical and economic considerations of oral and subcutaneous methotrexate for older adults is discussed in addition to subcutaneous auto-inject MTX pens, which may be appropriate for select patients.

Clinical and economic...

08/13/2018

Annals of Long-Term Care

Review

Prepping for Take Off: Readying Older Adults for Air Travel

10/12/2017

Sevy Gambs , MBA, ALA, MSN-GR;

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

Richard G Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD, and Sevy Gambs, MBA, ALA, MSN-GR review important considerations providers need to address when preparing older adults for air travel such as onboard medical equipment, in-flight emergency...

Richard G Stefanacci, DO, MGH,...

10/12/2017

Annals of Long-Term Care

Review

Nonpharmacological Approaches to Managing Behavioral and Psychiatric Symptoms of Dementia

08/11/2017

Dorothy M. Grillo , MSN, RN;

Rachel Anderson , LNHA;

Azita Amiri , PhD, RN;

Dorothy M Grillo, MSN, RN, CDONA, and coauthors review a variety of techniques that can assist facility staff in reducing or eliminating behavioral and psychiatric symptoms of dementia without resorting to medication.

Dorothy M Grillo, MSN, RN,...

08/11/2017

Annals of Long-Term Care

Review

Pimavanserin for Treatment of Hallucinations and Delusions Associated With Parkinson Disease Psychosis

06/08/2017

Lindsy M. Meadowcraft , PharmD, BCACP, CDE;

Victoria Tsurutis , PharmD, BCPS;

Taylor Morrisette , PharmD;

Lindsy M Meadowcraft, PharmD, BCACP, CDE, and colleagues review the treatment of hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson disease psychosis.

Lindsy M Meadowcraft, PharmD,...

06/08/2017

Annals of Long-Term Care

Review

Identifying High Reliability Practices for Infection Prevention in Long-Term Care, Part I: Literature Review

02/16/2017

Daved van Stralen , MD, FAAP;

Deb Patterson Burdsall , PhD, RN-BC;

Jacqueline F. Vance , BSN, CDP;

Lona Mody , MD, MSc;

Mary Fran Clancy , RN, MSN;

Kristine M. Donofrio ;

Susan Yendro , RN, MSN;

Barbara I. Braun , PhD;

Beth Ann Longo , DrPH, MSN, MBA, RN;

Salome Chitavi , PhD;

Linda Kusek , RN, MPH;

Laura M. Wagner , PhD, RN, GNP, FAAN;

The need for strategies to reduce infections in nursing homes and assisted-living facilities is growing due to a focus on improving infection prevention practices.

The need for strategies to...

02/16/2017

Annals of Long-Term Care

Review

Managing Heart Failure in Long-term Care

11/29/2016

Sara A. Golden , DNP, RN, NP-C, FNP-BC;

Sara A Golden, DNP, RN, NP-C, FNP-BC, performed an integrative review, compiling the best practices for the management of heart failure in long-term care settings in order to prevent rehospitalizations and improve outcomes for patients...

Sara A Golden, DNP, RN, NP-C,...

11/29/2016

Annals of Long-Term Care

Review

Evaluating Measures and Instruments for Quality Improvement in Assisted Living

10/17/2016

Sheryl Zimmerman , PhD;

Lauren W. Cohen , MA;

Tiffany Washington , PhD;

Kimberly Ward , BA;

Pat Giorgio , MPS;

The intent of assisted living (AL) has always been to promote the dignity and independence of older adult residents.