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 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...
Maria Del Pilar Woods, DNP, FNP-BC, NE-BC, Carrie Lee Gardner, PhD, DNP, FNP-BC, Kelli Whitted, DNP, FNP-BC
Maria Del Pilar Woods, DNP, FNP-BC, N...
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...
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...
Shenbagam Dewar, MD; Ana Montoya, MD, MPH; Navasuja Kumar, MBBS, MPH; Mohammed Kabeto, MS; Neil Alexander, MD, MS
Shenbagam Dewar, MD; Ana Montoya, MD,...
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 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...
Jane Flanagan, PhD, RN, ANP-BC, AHN-BC, FNAP, FAAN, Marie Boltz, Marie Boltz, PhD, GNP-BC, FGSA, FAAN, Ming Ji, PhD
Jane Flanagan, PhD, RN, ANP-BC, AHN-B...
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 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...
Ellen Kaehr and colleagues describe the experience, measure the emotional impact, and explore supports for facilitating advance care planning discussions in a crisis.
Ellen Kaehr and colleagues describe the experience, measure the emotional impact, and explore supports for facilitating advance care planning discussions in a crisis.
This study underscores the need for continued work to identify residents at high risk for injurious falls and hospital transfers to better inform risk stratification and interventions in the nursing facility setting.
This study underscores the need for continued work to identify residents at high risk for injurious falls and hospital transfers to better inform risk stratification and interventions in the nursing facility setting.
This article outlines an evidence-based clinical practice guideline which was developed to prevent and manage constipation in long-term care residents, a vulnerable population not specifically addressed in previous guidelines.
This article outlines an evidence-based clinical practice guideline which was developed to prevent and manage constipation in long-term care residents, a vulnerable population not specifically addressed in previous guidelines.
A better understanding of the status of do not hospitalize (DNH) directives in long-term care (LTC) has the potential to inform recommendations about DNH policies and procedures that may be shared across all LTC facilities, having a direct...
A better understanding of the status of do not hospitalize (DNH) directives in long-term care (LTC) has the potential to inform recommendations about DNH policies and procedures that may be shared across all LTC facilities, having a direct...
This study aims to describe the prevalence of CYP2D6 substrate use among LTC residents with OAB and among a subset of residents with OAB receiving mirabegron.
This study aims to describe the prevalence of CYP2D6 substrate use among LTC residents with OAB and among a subset of residents with OAB receiving mirabegron.
"Our research does provide evidence that there is an impact of opioid use and reciprocal hospitalization on the cost of care and resource utilization. The result indicates that such patients should be closely monitored for proper opioid use...
"Our research does provide evidence that there is an impact of opioid use and reciprocal hospitalization on the cost of care and resource utilization. The result indicates that such patients should be closely monitored for proper opioid use...