Incremental Cost of Postacute Care in Nursing Homes

Trends in postacute care and staffing in US nursing homes, 2001-2010.

OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to document the growth of postacute care and contemporaneous staffing trends in US nursing homes over the decade 2001 to 2010. DESIGN We integrated data from all US nursing homes longitudinally to track annual changes in the levels of postacute care intensity, therapy staffing and direct-care staffing separately for freestanding and hospital-based fac...

Implementing person-centered care in nursing homes.

BACKGROUND Charged with caring for frail and disabled elders, nursing homes are complex organizations that operate under high regulatory scrutiny and low public opinion. Despite efforts to improve, many nursing home residents receive poor care. By focusing on residents' relationships, life experiences, abilities, and preferences, person-centered care represents an innovation in nursing home car...

Urinary continence care in Australian nursing homes

Objective Exploring urinary continence (UC) assessment and management practices in Australian nursing homes. Design Mixed method using a questionnaire and interviews. Setting Five nursing homes in Australian metropolitan cities. Subjects Participants 121 staff: mostly female (91%) with a range of roles including personal care assistants (PCAs) (63%), enrolled nurses (ENs) (11%), registered nurs...

Elderly and Care Givers’ Experiences of Transfer to Nursing Homes in Bam City: A Qualitative Study

Introduction: The elderly population has increased rapidly in recent decades, and consequently, admission to nursing homes is growing, but their experiences of this transfer have not been paid adequate attention. The aim of this study is to explain the elderly and care givers’ experiences of transfer to nursing homes in Bam city, Kerman Province, Iran. Methods: This study was conducted u...

Integrating palliative care into nursing homes.