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Quality Improvement in Skilled Nursing Facilities for Residents With Alzheimer's Disease.
- Source :
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American journal of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias [Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen] 2016 Mar; Vol. 31 (2), pp. 156-62. Date of Electronic Publication: 2015 Sep 17. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- Background/rationale: This report describes a quality improvement continuing medical education activity designed to enhance the recognition and treatment of residents with Alzheimer's disease (AD) or other dementias in skilled-nursing facilities (SNFs).<br />Methods: Charts were compared in 6 areas prior to and following (stages A and C) a live, faculty-led workshop (stage B). Four SNFs completed stages A (n = 67 residents) and B, and 3 SNFs completed stage C (n = 52 residents). All charts came from residents with AD or a diagnosis of dementia or dementia-like symptoms.<br />Results/conclusion: The SNFs had >95% baseline performance in both the frequency of cognitive assessments and documented medication reviews. The percentage of residents who received a quality-of-life assessment and those who had a mental health care plan in place represent areas for improvement. As part of this activity, a toolkit was developed to help guide facilities and clinicians in instituting care improvements for residents with AD/dementia.<br /> (© The Author(s) 2015.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1938-2731
- Volume :
- 31
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- American journal of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 26385946
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/1533317515603501