Background Long-term care (LTC) staffing practices are poorly understood as is their influence
on quality of care. We examined the relationship between staffing characteristics and …

Background. Internationally, approaches to the long‐term care of older people are changing.
New models are being developed that aim to de‐institutionalise care settings, maximise …

Aims. This paper presents an evaluation of a communication enhancement intervention on
staff and patients in a complex continuing care facility. Background. The importance of …

In response to the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics' global agenda for
clinical research and quality of care in long-term care homes (LTCHs), the International …

Background It is well known that older adults are high users of the health care system. Older
adults with chronic conditions receive care from multiple providers, across multiple settings, …

Background Engagement in healthcare decision making has been recognized as an important,
and often lacking, aspect of care, especially in the care of older adults who are major …

Background Turnover of licensed nursing staff in long-term care (LTC) settings (eg, nursing
homes) is a mounting concern and is associated with poor quality of care and low staff morale…

Objectives: This systematic review will describe the theoretical grounding, components,
duration, mode of delivery, and outcomes of communication interventions for health care …

Background Careful hand hygiene (HH) is the single most important factor in preventing the
transmission of infections to patients, but compliance is difficult to achieve and maintain. A …

Title. A communication intervention for nursing staff in chronic care. Aim. The paper is a report
of a study conducted to evaluate the effect of a brief, focused educational intervention on …