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1 to 3 of 3 Research Studies DisplayedAbrahamson K, Davila H, Rehkamp N
Is there a business case for nursing home quality improvement?
The objective of this study was to investigate the economic or business perspective surrounding QI participation by exploring nursing home leader perceptions regarding market-based motivations for improvements, or a business case for engaging in a quality improvement project.
AHRQ-funded; HS018464.
Citation: Abrahamson K, Davila H, Rehkamp N .
Is there a business case for nursing home quality improvement?
Nurs Econ 2016 Sep-Oct;34(5):224-9, 35..
Keywords: Long-Term Care, Nursing Homes, Quality Improvement
Hefele JG, Acevedo A, Nsiah-Jefferson L
Choosing a nursing home: what do consumers want to know, and do preferences vary across race/ethnicity?
The researchers sought to identify what consumers want to know about nursing homes (NHs) before choosing one and to determine whether information preferences vary across race/ethnicity. They found that participants wanted detailed information on the facility, policies, staff, and residents, such as location, staff treatment of residents, and resident conditions. Participants also wanted a sense of the NH gestalt and were interested in feedback/reviews from residents/families.
AHRQ-funded; HS021891.
Citation: Hefele JG, Acevedo A, Nsiah-Jefferson L .
Choosing a nursing home: what do consumers want to know, and do preferences vary across race/ethnicity?
Health Serv Res 2016 Jun;51 Suppl 2:1167-87. doi: 10.1111/1475-6773.12457.
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Keywords: Nursing Homes, Education: Patient and Caregiver, Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Arling PA, Abrahamson K, Miech EJ
Communication and effectiveness in a US nursing home quality-improvement collaborative.
The investigators explored the relationship between changes in resident health outcomes, practitioner communication patterns, and practitioner perceptions of group effectiveness within a quality-improvement collaborative of nursing home clinicians. They found that reductions in fall rates were highest in facilities where respondents experienced the highest levels of communication with collaborative members outside of scheduled meetings. Clinician and practitioner observations were discussed.
AHRQ-funded; HS018464.
Citation: Arling PA, Abrahamson K, Miech EJ .
Communication and effectiveness in a US nursing home quality-improvement collaborative.
Nurs Health Sci 2014 Sep;16(3):291-7. doi: 10.1111/nhs.12098.
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Keywords: Communication, Falls, Nursing Homes, Quality of Care, Prevention, Quality Improvement