nursing home

Clinical Experience

Guided Oral Hygiene: A Virtual Intervention to Improve Oral Health

09/18/2023

This article aims to showcase an effective workforce model that successfully improved the oral health of adults aged 69 to 100 residing in a long-term care facility.

This article aims to showcase an...

09/18/2023

Annals of Long-Term Care

Practical Research

Guideline for the Prevention and Management of Constipation in Long-Term Care Residents

02/03/2023

Georgiana Hogan , DNP, FNP-BC;

Janice Lazear , DNP, CRNP, FNP, CDE;

Jean Hemphill , PhD, FNP-BC;

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...

02/03/2023

Annals of Long-Term Care

Case Report

An Unusual Presentation of Proton-Pump Inhibitor Induced Hypomagnesemia in a 93-Year-Old Nursing Home Resident

01/10/2023

Sarah E. Crawford ;

Paul R. Katz , MD, CMD;

Researchers present results of a case study of a 93-year-old nursing home resident with proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) induced hypomagnesemia.

Researchers present results of a...

01/10/2023

Annals of Long-Term Care

Review

A Systematic Review of Opioid Use in LTC

03/16/2020

Armiel Suriaga , MSN-RN;

Ruth M. Tappen , EdD, RN, FAAN;

This systematic review examined quantitative and qualitative research and systematic reviews regarding opioid use among long-term care (LTC) residents.

This systematic review examined...

03/16/2020

Annals of Long-Term Care

Review

A Systematic Review of Interventions to Improve Nursing Home to Emergency Department Care Transitions

01/22/2020

Cameron J. Gettel , MD;

Nathan Pertsch , BA;

Elizabeth M. Goldberg , MD, ScM;

This study aimed to identify interventions that are effective in improving the transitions of care for patients from nursing homes to emergency departments.

This study aimed to identify...

01/22/2020

Annals of Long-Term Care

Original Research

Serial Surgical Debridement of Common Pressure Injuries in the Nursing Home Setting: Outcomes and Findings

07/11/2017

Henry Okonkwo ;

Bardia Anvar ;

This study examined the efficacy of bedside surgical debridement in a nursing home population.

This study examined the efficacy...

07/11/2017

Wounds

Practical Research

Use of Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment in Skilled Nursing Facilities to Determine Patient Alcohol Risk

06/08/2017

Randi Berkowitz , MD;

Craig Bennett , MSW;

Barbara Herbert , MD;

Lee Ellenberg , LICSW;

Alissa Cruz , MPH;

Jamie Nist , MPH;

Randi Berkowitz, MD, and colleagues discuss the feasibility of an alcohol and drug screening intervention that includes interviews and referrals to assess and reduce risky substance use.

Randi Berkowitz, MD, and...

06/08/2017

Annals of Long-Term Care

Tip Sheet for Healthcare Professionals

Tips for Deprescribing in the Nursing Home

10/17/2016

Linda M. Liu , DNP, ANP-BC, GNP-BC, ACHPN;

Irene G. Campbell , MSN, APRN, GNP;

Linda M. Liu , DNP, ANP-BC, GNP-BC, ACHPN;

Irene G. Campbell , MSN, APRN, GNP;

Deprescribing is an effective way to minimize polypharmacy, the use of multiple medications, and improve health outcomes in nursing homes.

Deprescribing is an effective...

10/17/2016

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

Nathan P. Fewel , PharmD;

Angela S. Chen , PharmD;

Eileen M. Stock , PhD;

Jagruti R. Patel , RPh;

Eileen M. Stock , PhD;

Jagruti R. Patel , RPh;

Nathan P. Fewel , PharmD;

Angela S. Chen , PharmD;

Eileen M. Stock , PhD;

Jagruti R. Patel , RPh;

Nathan P. Fewel , PharmD;

Angela S. Chen , PharmD;

Eileen M. Stock , PhD;

Jagruti R. Patel , RPh;

Nathan P. Fewel , PharmD;

Angela S. Chen , PharmD;

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

Practical Research

Prevalence of Foot Problems in Nursing Home Residents With Diabetes Stratified by Dementia Diagnosis

08/14/2013

Nicole Cook , PhD, MPA;

Naushira Pandya , MD, CMD, FACP;

Sweta Tewary , PhD, MSW;

The systemic and chronic nature of diabetes places frail older adults at higher risk of foot problems, including ulceration, gangrene, osteomyelitis, and amputation.

The systemic and chronic nature...

08/14/2013

Annals of Long-Term Care