The protective effect of social engagement on mortality in long-term care

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The protective effect of social engagement (SE) in long-term care has been studied relative to mortality using a retrospective cohort study design. It was found that greater levels of SE are associated with longer survival independent of mortality reisk factors. SE maybe a modifiable risk factor for dath in those in long-trm care

Social aspects, Aging, Statistical Data Included, Long-term care facilities, Long term care facilities

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Delirium symptoms in post-acute care: prevalent, persistent, and associated with poor functional recovery

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A prospective cohort study has been carried out to determine the prevalence of delirium symptoms at the time of admission to post-acute facilities, the persistence of delirium symptoms in this setting, and the associaton of delirium symptoms with functional recovery. Strong prelim inary evidence indicates that in patients admitted to post-acute care facilities from acute care hospitals, delirium symptoms are prevalent, persistence and associated with poor functional recovery. Post-acute facility staff should be trained to recognize and manage this common, morbid condition.

Management dynamics, Nursing & Rest Homes, Nursing and Residential Care Facilities, Nursing and Personal Care Facilities, Specialty hospitals exc. psychiatric, Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals, Residential care, Homes for Aged, Homes for the Elderly, Rehabilitation Facilities, Psychological aspects, Care and treatment, Management, Nursing homes, Company business management, Nursing home management, Activities of daily living, Delirium, Hospitals, Convalescent, Convalescent hospitals, Rehabilitation centers, Rehabilitation centres

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Mortality-related factors and 1-year survival in nursing home residents

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A retrospective cohort study with development and validation cohorts was carried out to identify factors associated with one -year mortality in newly admitted and long-stay ( one year+ ) nursing home residents and to use them to create a tool for estimating risk l evels for one-year mortality. This was done by linking Minimum Data Set (MDS) information with data from the National Death Index . It was found that MDS data can be used to identify major factors associated with one-year mortality in the group studied.

Patient outcomes

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