Abstracts » Seniors

Outcomes-based quality improvement: reducing the data collection burden

Article Abstract:

Outcomes-based quality improvement using administrative data can reduce the time and cost of collecting data from patients. A 1998 study found that administrative data could predict functional decline and hospitalization among elderly patients as well as self-reported data collected from patients. If high-risk patients could be identified sooner, interventions could be created to prevent hospitalization and functional decline.

Editorial, Usage, Quality of life, Geriatrics, Statistical hypothesis testing

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Discussions about end-of-life care in nursing homes

Article Abstract:

Studies show that communication regarding future treatment preferences within nursing homes has not been significantly affected by the passage of the Patient Self Determination Act. Despite expectations that the Act would increase discussions about future care, these conversations were either undocumented or occurred infrequently and were of limited scope.

Management, Nursing homes, Nursing home management, Patient advocacy, Nursing care plans

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Factors associated with home versus institutional death among cancer patients in Connecticut

Article Abstract:

A study of all cancer related deaths in Connecticut in 1994 show that 42% of patients died in the hospital, 29% died at home and 28% died in a nursing home or hospice facility. Statistical evidence also shows that some demographic groups are more likely to die in institutions.

Connecticut, Patient outcomes, Mortality, Terminal care, Cancer, Cancer patients, Home care

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