Kathleen T. Unroe, MD, MHA

OPTIMISTIC Transition Visits: A Model to Improve Hospital to Nursing Facility Transfers

08/15/2016

The OPTIMISTIC transition visit approach, led by a nurse practitioner well-versed in geriatric and transitional care, can improve resident care processes.

The OPTIMISTIC transition visit...

08/15/2016

Annals of Long-Term Care

Practical Research

Reopening Nursing Facilities to Visitors During a Pandemic: Early Experiences

02/18/2021

Laramie Mack ;

Susan E. Hickman , PhD;

Kathleen T. Unroe , MD, MHA;

Marija Petrovic ;

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

Description of Fall-Related Transfers in the Nursing Facility: Findings From the OPTIMISTIC Project

04/28/2023

Wanzhu Tu , PhD;

Kristi M. Lieb , MD;

Kathleen T. Unroe , MD, MHA;

Timothy E. Stump , MA;

Erin O'Kelly Phillips , MPH;

Kamal C. Wagle , MD, MPH;

Greg A. Sachs , MD;

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...

04/28/2023

Annals of Long-Term Care

Practical Research

Skilled Nursing Facility COVID-19 Advance Care Planning: A Qualitative Study of Staff Perspectives

07/25/2023

Nicholas A. Rattray , PhD;

Elizabeth E. Hathaway , MD;

Ellen W. Kaehr , MD, CMD;

Kathleen T. Unroe , MD, MHA;

Tayler M. Gowan , BS;

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...

07/25/2023

Annals of Long-Term Care