The aim of this analysis was to identify the association between incontinence‐associated
dermatitis (IAD), its most important etiologic factors (incontinence and moisture), and …

This article critically reviews the association between the profit status of North American
nursing homes and the quality of care. Studies were identified by searching MEDLINE …

In this research, the author reviewed 70 studies that had examined the relationship between
staffing levels and quality in nursing homes (covering the years 1991 to 2006). The results of …

Among the issues confronting America is long-term care for frail, older persons and others
with chronic conditions and functional limitations that limit their ability to care for themselves …

Purpose: This study examined the contribution of facility-level and area market-level
attributes to variations in hospitalization rates among nursing home residents. Design and …

Background Most data on mortality and prognostic factors of universal healthcare waiting
lists come from North America, Australasia, and Europe, with little information from South …

Purpose: We used measures created to assess the quality of life (QOL) of nursing home
residents to distinguish among nursing facilities. Design and Methods: We statistically …

OBJECTIVE: To use the Minimum Data Set (MDS) to derive a risk‐adjustment model for
pressure ulcer development that may be used in assessing the quality of nursing home care …

Purpose: This study examined the potential role that publicly disseminated quality report
cards can play in improving quality of care in nursing homes. Design and Methods: We …

Objectives: This study examined patient-level, facility-level, and area market-level factors
affecting ambulatory care-sensitive hospitalization (ACSH) rates among nursing home …