Evaluation of a Pain Assessment Procedure in Long-Term Care Residents With Pain and Dementia.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2017.07.020
Abstract: BACKGROUND The management of pain in long-term care (LTC) residents with dementia is complex. A prospective exploratory study was conducted to describe the course of pain and pain management strategies following a guideline-based pain assessment… read more here.
Keywords: residents pain; ltc residents; long term; pain dementia ... See more keywords
Fractured Care: A Window Into Emergency Transitions in Care for LTC Residents With Complex Health Needs
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DOI: 10.1177/0898264318808908
Abstract: Objective: For long-term care (LTC) residents, transfers to emergency departments (EDs) can be associated with poor health outcomes. We aimed to describe characteristics of residents transferred, factors related to decisions during transfer, care received in… read more here.
Keywords: ltc residents; health; care ltc; emergency ... See more keywords
In older LTC residents, transitional care interventions vs. usual care reduce hospital readmissions
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DOI: 10.7326/j22-0065
Abstract: SOURCE CITATION Birtwell K, Planner C, Hodkinson A, et al. Transitional care interventions for older residents of long-term care facilities: a systematic review and meta-analysis. JAMA Netw Open. 2022;5:e2210192. 35507344. read more here.
Keywords: ltc residents; older ltc; residents transitional; care interventions ... See more keywords