Nursing center pneumonia and influenza rates vary widely, according to the results of a study presented in a poster at the Brown University School of Public Health's annual Public Health Research Day.
Nursing centers’ Medicare 5-star ratings are associated with their ability to integrate a novel advance care planning video education program into routine care, according to a Brown University study.
A national study involving researchers from Hebrew SeniorLife and Brown University looked at lower extremity fractures among long-stay nursing center residents, and found differences that suggest prevention strategies should differ for hip and non-hip fractures.
Nursing center leaders seeking to reduce hospital transfers may want to consider the type of influenza vaccine they offer their residents, according to research from Brown University. Flu is one of the leading causes of avoidable hospitalizations.
Research led by Dr. Kali Thomas at Brown University shows a slight growth in the share of home health being delivered in assisted living between 2012 and 2014.
Research examining the nature and degree of hospitals’ efforts to collaborate with skilled nursing centers found that collaboration is associated with positive outcomes for people transitioning from hospitals to nursing centers.
A Center for Gerontology & Healthcare Research team led by Dr. Vincent Mor examined the nature and degree of hospitals’ efforts to collaborate with skilled nursing centers and associated patient outcomes. They found that collaboration is associated with positive outcomes for people transitioning from hospitals to nursing centers.
