Long-term care

Practical Research

The Rate of Use of Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors and/or the NMDA Antagonist Memantine in Long-Term Care Residents With Dementia at Risk for BPSD

01/16/2025

This study aimed to assess compliance with the standard of care for dementia treatment using acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (AChEIs) and memantine, which, separately, are known to improve cognition, function, and behavioral and psychological...

This study aimed to assess...

01/16/2025

Annals of Long-Term Care

Clinical Experience

Enhancing Patient Safety: The Vital Role of the Care Team in Reporting Adverse Drug Events

01/15/2025

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

Jen Devinney-Lavsa , BPharm, PharmD, FASCP;

Adverse drug events (ADEs) can significantly affect patients, especially in long-term care (LTC) settings, where frailty and polypharmacy increase vulnerability. This article emphasizes the importance of ADE reporting as a critical aspect of...

Adverse drug events (ADEs) can...

01/15/2025

Annals of Long-Term Care

Practical Research

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

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

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

Clinical Experience

Organizational Assessment in Long-Term Care: The Assessment of Leadership and Risk Management (ALARM) Framework

09/25/2023

Dawn A. Giakas , DBA, MPH, BS , LNHA, CALA;

Courtney Mulder , BSN, RN, TCRN, CEN;

Agustin Guido III, BSN, RN, CDP;

Jacob Bailey , BSN, RN;

Todd E. Tussing , DNP, RN, NEA-BC;

Organizational assessment (OA) is an evaluation process used across business sectors to improve quality and performance. A significant knowledge and resource gap exists when applying OA to long-term care (LTC) settings. Read this research to...

Organizational assessment (OA)...

09/25/2023

Annals of Long-Term Care

Perspectives

Do Integrated Care Models Strengthen Transitions of Care in Post-Acute Care?

07/18/2023

Mamata Yanamadala , MBBS, MS;

Sing Palat , MD, CMD;

Manisha Parulekar , MD, AGSF, CMD;

Vishal Kuchaculla , MD;

Christian Bergman , MD, CMD;

Sing Palat and colleagues describe the use and practicality integrated care models in the transition from acute to long-term care.

Sing Palat and colleagues...

07/18/2023

Annals of Long-Term Care

Review

Urinary Incontinence and Use of Anticholinergics Independently Impact Quality Measure Area Performance in Nursing Homes: A Targeted Literature Review and Expert Panel Review

05/05/2023

Edith G. Walsh ;

Qinghua Li ;

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

Molly W. Vaughan ;

Mark Hatem ;

Paul N. Mudd Jr., PharmD, MBA;

This literature review and advisory panel discussions highlight the need to increase education regarding anticholinergic burden for managing UI and lessening the adverse health outcomes assessed by NHQI quality measures.

This literature review and...

05/05/2023

Annals of Long-Term Care

Practical Research

Do Not Hospitalize Directives in Long-term Care: Current Status and Practical Implications

10/18/2022

Roberta Heale , PHC-NP, DNP, PhD;

Lori Rietze , RN, PhD;

Kirandeep Kaur , RN, MSN;

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...

10/18/2022

Annals of Long-Term Care

Review

Exploration of the Impact of COVID-19 on Dementia Care in Long-Term Care Facilities

03/22/2022

Winnie Sun , RN, PhD;

Rabia Akhter , MBBS;

"There is an urgent need to increase our understanding regarding the impact of [the] COVID-19 pandemic on the delivery of dementia care in long-term care facilities, as well as its effects on persons with dementia and their caregivers, and...

"There is an urgent need to...

03/22/2022

Annals of Long-Term Care