The primary objective of this study was to systematically review and meta-analyze the incidence and consequential morbidity and mortality from falls in skilled nursing facilities. Our secondary objective is to synthesize current evidence on risk factors for injurious falls.
Describe (1) patient or caregiver perceptions of physical function in 30 days after skilled nursing facility (SNF) discharge indicated by Life-Space Assessment (LSA) scores, and (2) patient and caregiver factors associated with LSA scores.
To examine the relationship between changes in nursing staff-hours per resident-day and injury-related emergency department (ED) visits among assisted living (AL) residents with Alzheimer disease and related dementias (ADRD).
To assess the acceptability of an infection-control prevention strategy during the COVID-19 pandemic for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) staff and residents, to describe implementation challenges and potential solutions, and to explore intervention impact perceptions.
Comparison of asynchronous telepsychiatry (ATP) with traditional synchronous telepsychiatry (STP) in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) in California, United States.
Synopsis of Federal Regulations in the Nursing Facility: Implications for Attending Physicians and Medical Directors is an indispensable resource tool for medical directors, attending physicians, and other post-acute and long-term care practitioners. The Synopsis of Federal Regulations contains summary cha...
The skilled nursing facility (SNF) patient-driven payment model (PDPM) is intended to align payment with patient clinical characteristics to more accurately compensate complex and resource intensive care. However, it is unclear whether and how SNFs shifted their admission practices to align PDPM's fin...