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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 4 of 4 Research Studies DisplayedTemkin-Greener H, Guo W, Mao Y
COVID-19 pandemic in assisted living communities: results from seven states.
The purpose of this observational study was to describe variations in COVID-19 confirmed cases and deaths among assisted living (AL) residents and examine their associations with key AL characteristics. The investigators concluded that ALs with a higher proportion of minorities had more COVID-19 cases. Many of the previously identified individual risk factors were also present in this vulnerable population.
AHRQ-funded; HS024923; HS026893; HS026893.
Citation: Temkin-Greener H, Guo W, Mao Y .
COVID-19 pandemic in assisted living communities: results from seven states.
J Am Geriatr Soc 2020 Dec;68(12):2727-34. doi: 10.1111/jgs.16850..
Keywords: Elderly, Public Health, COVID-19, Nursing Homes, Vulnerable Populations, Risk
White EM, Kosar CM, Feifer RA
Variation in SARS-CoV-2 prevalence in U.S. skilled nursing facilities.
The objective of this study was to identify county and facility factors associated with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) outbreaks in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). The investigators concluded that larger SNFs and SNFs in areas of high SARS-CoV-2 prevalence were at high risk for outbreaks and must have access to universal testing to detect cases, implement mitigation strategies, and prevent further potentially avoidable cases and related complications.
AHRQ-funded; HS000011.
Citation: White EM, Kosar CM, Feifer RA .
Variation in SARS-CoV-2 prevalence in U.S. skilled nursing facilities.
J Am Geriatr Soc 2020 Oct;68(10):2167-73. doi: 10.1111/jgs.16752..
Keywords: COVID-19, Elderly, Nursing Homes, Long-Term Care, Public Health, Infectious Diseases
Li Y, Temkin-Greener H, Shan G
COVID-19 infections and deaths among Connecticut nursing home residents: facility correlates.
This study looked at the relationship between higher registered nurse (RN) staffing, quality ratings, the concentration of Medicaid residents or racial/ethnic minorities; and the number of COVID-19 confirmed cases and deaths at nursing homes. All Connecticut nursing homes (n = 215) were included in the study. As of April 16, 2020, the average number of confirmed cases was 8 per nursing home (zero in 107 facilities) and the number of confirmed deaths was 1.7 per nursing (zero in 131 facilities). In nursing homes with at least one death, every 20-minute increase in RN staffing significantly predicted 26% fewer COVID-19 deaths and was associated with 22% fewer confirmed cases. Facilities with a high concentration of Medicaid residents or racial/ethnic minority residents had 16% and 15% more confirmed cases.
AHRQ-funded; HS024923; HS026893.
Citation: Li Y, Temkin-Greener H, Shan G .
COVID-19 infections and deaths among Connecticut nursing home residents: facility correlates.
J Am Geriatr Soc 2020 Sep;68(9):1899-906. doi: 10.1111/jgs.16689..
Keywords: Elderly, COVID-19, Nursing Homes, Long-Term Care, Mortality, Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Jones KM, Mantey J, Mills JP
COVID-19 preparedness in Michigan nursing homes.
The objectives of this study were to understand preparedness among Michigan nursing homes (NHs) in the midst of an ongoing pandemic and to compare with a 2007 survey on pandemic influenza preparedness in Michigan NHs. Findings showed that, in 2020, NHs were able to make policy and procedure changes within 1 week in response to urgent guidance from CMS and the CDC, which likely helped the facilities prepare for the COVID-19 pandemic. Most NHs had a dedicated staff member responsible for preparedness and were willing to accept patients from hospitals to assist in their surge capacity planning, particularly for non-COVID patients. NHs did express concerns about staffing shortages and PPE supply constraints as cases rose.
AHRQ-funded; HS025451.
Citation: Jones KM, Mantey J, Mills JP .
COVID-19 preparedness in Michigan nursing homes.
J Am Geriatr Soc 2020 May;68(5):937-39. doi: 10.1111/jgs.16490..
Keywords: COVID-19, Elderly, Nursing Homes, Long-Term Care, Emergency Preparedness, Public Health