Quality Improvement in Skilled Nursing Facilities for Residents With Alzheimer's Disease
| dc.contributor.author | Farlow, Martin R. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Borson, Soo | |
| dc.contributor.author | Connor, Stephen R. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Grossberg, George T. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Mittelman, Mary S. | |
| dc.contributor.department | Neurology, School of Medicine | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-07-08T11:56:44Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-07-08T11:56:44Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2016 | |
| dc.description.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). 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. 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. | |
| dc.eprint.version | Final published version | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Farlow MR, Borson S, Connor SR, Grossberg GT, Mittelman MS. Quality Improvement in Skilled Nursing Facilities for Residents With Alzheimer's Disease. Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen. 2016;31(2):156-162. doi:10.1177/1533317515603501 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/1805/42044 | |
| dc.language.iso | en_US | |
| dc.publisher | Sage | |
| dc.relation.isversionof | 10.1177/1533317515603501 | |
| dc.relation.journal | American Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease & Other Dementias | |
| dc.rights | Publisher Policy | |
| dc.source | PMC | |
| dc.subject | quality improvement CME | |
| dc.subject | Alzheimer’s disease | |
| dc.subject | dementia | |
| dc.subject | nursing homes | |
| dc.title | Quality Improvement in Skilled Nursing Facilities for Residents With Alzheimer's Disease | |
| dc.type | Article | |
| ul.alternative.fulltext | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10852654/ |