To identify, critically appraise, compare, and summarize the measurement properties of existing instruments that assess the supportive environment of dementia special care units (DSCUs).
Telemedicine provides much potential for promoting health care. The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) is a screening tool for identifying mild cognitive impairment. This study aims to evaluate the agreement between MoCA assessed face-to-face vs via videoconference using a mobile phone.
Medicare incentivizes the reduction of hospitalizations of nursing facility (NF) residents. The effects of these incentives on resident safety have not been examined.
Family caregivers of persons with dementia rarely feel prepared for end of life although preparedness predicts outcomes in bereavement. The Caring Ahead: Preparing for End-of-Life With Dementia questionnaire was developed to measure family caregiver death preparedness. The aim of this study was to evaluate...