Long
Term Care:
Nursing Home, Institutional Care, Group Homes, Assisted
Living
Research
and Reports
2004
Ball MM, Perkins MM, Whittington FJ, Connell BR , Hollingsworth C, King SV, Elrod CL, Combs BL. Managing decline in assisted living: The key to aging in place. J Gerontol B Psych Sci Soc Sci
2004;59:S202-S212.
Castellanos VH, Butler E, Gluch LA, Burke B. Use of thickened liquids in skilled nursing facilities. J Am Diet Assoc. 2004;104:1222-1226.
Crogan
NL, Evans B, Velasquez D. Measuring nursing home resident satisfaction
with food and food service: Initial testing of the FoodEx-LTC. J
Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2004;59:M370-M377.
Culp KR, Wakefield B, Dyck MJ, Cacchione PZ, DeCrane S, Decker S. Bioelectrical impedance analysis and other hydration parameters as risk factors for delirium in rural nursing home residents. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci . 2004;59:M813-M817.
Delbaere K, Crombez G, Vanderstraeten G, Willems T, Cambier D. Fear related avoidance of activities, falls and physical frailty. A prospective community-based cohort study. Age Ageing 2004; 33: 368-373.
Fleming SA, Blake H, Gladman JR, Hart E , Lymbery M, Dewey ME, McCloughry H, Walker M, Miller P. A randomised controlled trial of a care home rehabilitation service to reduce long-term institutionalisation for elderly people. Age Ageing. 2004;33:384-390.
Friedemann ML, Newman FL , Seff LR, Dunlop BD. Planning for long-term care: Concept, definition, and measurement. Gerontologist . 2004;44:520-530.
Marken
D. Enhancing the dining experience in long-term care: Dining with
Dignity program. J Nutr Elder. 2004;23:99-109.
Mitchell SL, Teno JM, Roy J, Kabumoto G, Mor V. Clinical and organizational factors associated with feeding tube use among nursing home residents with advanced cognitive impairment. JAMA. 2003;290:73-80.
Sullivan DH, Johnson LE, Bopp MM, Roberson PK. Prognostic significance of monthly weight fluctuations among older nursing home residents. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci 2004;59: M633-M639.
Young KWH, Greenwood CE, van Reekum R, Binns MA. Providing nutrition supplements to institutionalized seniors with probable Alzheimer's disease is least beneficial to those with low body weight status. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2004; 52: 8: 13.
2003
Akner
G, Floistrup H. Individual assessment of intake of energy, nutrients
and water in 54 elderly multidiseased nursing-home residents. J
Nutr Health Aging. 2003;7:1-12.
Anderson
RL, Buckwalter KC, Buchanan RJ, Maas ML, Imhof SL. Validity and
reliability of the Minimum Data Set Depression Rating Scale (MDSDRS)
for older adults in nursing homes. Age Ageing. 2003;32:435-438.
Andrews YN, Castellanos VH. Development of a method for estimation
of food and fluid intakes by nursing assistants in long-term care
facilities: a pilot study. J Am Diet Assoc. 2003;103:873-877.
Bowman
C. The new imperative of long-term care. Age Ageing. 2003;32:246-247.
Carter MW. Factors associated with ambulatory care--sensitive hospitalizations
among nursing home residents. J Aging Health. 2003;15:295-331.
Crogan NL, Pasvogel A. The influence of protein-calorie malnutrition
on quality of life in nursing homes. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med
Sci. 2003;58:M159-M164.
Dahl
WJ, Whiting SJ, Healey A, Zello GA, Hildebrandt SL. Increased stool
frequency occurs when finely processed pea hull fiber is added to
usual foods consumed by elderly residents in long-term care.
J Am Diet Assoc. 2003;103:1199-1202.
Fahey T, Montgomery AA, Barnes J, Protheroe J. Quality of
care for elderly residents in nursing homes and elderly people living
at home: controlled observational study. BMJ. 2003;326:580-583.
Harwood
RH, Sahota O, Gaynor K, Masud T, Hosking DJ. A randomised, controlled
comparison of different calcium and vitamin D supplementation regimens
in elderly women after hip fracture: the Nottingham Neck of Femur
(NONOF) Study. Age Ageing. 2004;33:45-51.
Kane RA, Kling KC, Bershadsky B, Kane RL, Giles K, Degenholtz
HB, Liu J, Cutler LJ. Quality of life measures for nursing home
residents. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2003;58:M240-M248.
Kemper
P. Long-Term Care Research and Policy. Gerontologist. 2003;43:436-446.
Lowe
TJ, Lucas JA, Castle NC, Robinson JP, Crystal S. Consumer satisfaction
in long-term care: State Initiatives in nursing homes and assisted
living facilities. Gerontologist. 2003;43:883-896.
Pandya
N. Diabetes management in long-term care. Caring for the Ages.
2003;4:21-24.
Paquet C, St-Arnaud-McKenzie D, Kergoat MJ, Ferland G, Dubé
L. Direct and indirect effects of everyday emotions on food intake
of elderly patients in institutions. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med
Sci. 2003;58:M153-M158.
Rantz
MJ, Vogelsmeier A, Manion P, Minner D, Markway B, Conn V, Aud MA,
Mehr DR. Statewide strategy to improve quality of care in nursing
facilities. Gerontologist. 2003;43:248-258.
Schnelle
JF. Improving nursing home quality assessment: capturing the voice
of cognitively impaired elders. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci.
2003;58:M238-M239.
Sheehan
NW, Oakes CE. Bringing assisted living services into congregate
housing: residents' perspectives. Gerontologist. 2003;43:766-770.
Simmons SF, Lam HY, Rao G, Schnelle JF. Family members' preferences
for nutrition interventions to improve nursing home residents' oral
food and fluid intake. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2003;51:69-74.
State long-term care: recent developments and policy directions
2003 update report.
The
future supply of long-term care workers in relation to the aging
baby boom generation report to congress. May 14, 2003. Department
of Health and Human Services.
Wendland BE, Greenwood CE, Weinberg I, Young KWH. Malnutrition
in institutionalized seniors: the iatrogenic component. J Am
Geriatr Soc. 2003;51:85-90.
2002 and earlier
Abbasi AA, Rudman D. Observations on the prevalence of protein-calorie
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Aldrich JK, Massey LK.
A liberalized geriatric diet fits most dietary prescriptions for
long-term-care residents. J Am Diet Assoc. 1999;99:478-480.
Amunrud EA, Mitchell CO. Acceptability and health effects of commercially
prepared puree foods in nursing home residents. J Am Diet Assoc.
1999;99(suppl):A-119. Abstract.
Berardi E, Maher K. Weight wellness program: An effective multidisciplinary
team approach to reducing unexpected weight loss of residents in
a long term care facility. J Am Diet Assoc. 1995;95(suppl):A-58.
Abstract.
Bills DJ. Spangler AA. Impact of dietitians on quality of care in
16 nursing homes in east central Indiana. J Am Diet Assoc.
1993;93:73-75.
Burkholder VR, Gullickson KA, Dieken HA. A nutrition screening and
assessment tool for use with the elderly in extended care. J
Am Diet Assoc. 1990;90(suppl):A-48. Abstract.
Burger SG, Kayser-Jones J, Julie Prince Bell National Citizens' Coalition
for Nursing Home Reform. Malnutrition and dehydration in nursing
homes: key issues in prevention and treatment. (6/2000)
Campbell A, Williford JH, Houston S. Does resident participation
in planning menus improve their food consumption. J Am Diet Assoc.
1995;95(suppl):A-68. Abstract.
Cassens D, Johnson E. Enhancing taste, texture, appearance and presentation
of pureed foods improves resident quality of life and weight status.
J Am Diet Assoc. 1993;93(suppl):A-39. Abstract.
Chidester JC, Spangler A. Adequacy of fluid intake of an elderly
nursing home population. J Am Diet Assoc. 1994;94(suppl):A-21.
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Christensson L, Unosson M, Ek A-Ch. Malnutrition in elderly people
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Cluskey M. A preliminary investigation of the food intake patterns
and beliefs among independent living elderly residents in a continuing
care retirement center. J Nutr Elder. 2001;20(3):29-38.
Cluskey M. Offering three-meal options in continuing care retirement
communities may improve food intake of residents. J Nutr Elder.
2001;20(3):57-62.
Cluskey M, Kim YK. Use
and perceived effectiveness of strategies for enhancing food and
nutrient intakes among elderly persons in long-term care. J Am
Diet Assoc. 2001;101:111-114.
Cluskey M, Dunton N. Serving meals of reduced portion size did not
improve appetite among elderly in a personal-care section of a long-term-care
community. J Am Diet Assoc. 1999;99:733-735.
Coleman MS, Bednar CM, King CC, Alford AA. Comparison of food intake
of pureed beef products by institutionalized elderly subjects. J
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Cooper C, Cannon M, Briones ER. Nutritional status of elderly male
residents of a Veterans Administration extended care facility.
J Am Diet Assoc. 1990;90(suppl):A-96. Abstract.
Danells G, McLellan S. Interdisciplinary nutrition care: The Eldercare
Performance Improvement Project. J Am Diet Assoc. 1995;95(suppl):A-82.
Abstract.
Elliot HL, Poly CK. Dining atmosphere's affect on mood and meal consumption
on elderly residents in long-term care. J Am Diet Assoc.
1999;99(suppl):A-119. Abstract.
Ellis JR, Cowles ED. Physician response to dietary recommendations
in long-term-care facilities. J Am Diet Assoc. 1995;95:1424-1425.
Endres J. Rationale and acceptance of soyfoods by elderly in long
term care facilities. Chesterfield, MO: United Soybean Board.
Fall 2001.The Soy Connection.
Fowler E, Trnavsky M. Serum prealbumin in measurement of nutrition
status and monitoring nutrition support outcome in a subacute skilled
nursing unit. J Am Diet Assoc. 1999;99(suppl):A-120. Abstract.
Gambassi G, Lapane K, Sgadari A, Landi F, Carbonin P, Hume
A, Lipsitz L, Mor V, Bernabei R. Prevalence, clinical correlates,
and treatment of hypertension in elderly nursing home residents.
SAGE (Systematic Assessment of Geriatric Drug use via Epidemiology)
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Gilmore SC, Russell CM. Perceptions of meal service in long-term-care
nursing facilities. J Am Diet Assoc. 1990;90(suppl):A-82.
Abstract.
Gloth FM, Tobin JD, Smith CE, Meyer JN. Nutrient intakes in a frail
homebound elderly population in the community vs a nursing home
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Grant MD, Piotrowski ZH, Miles TD. Declining cholesterol and
mortality in a sample of older nursing home residents. J Am Geriatr
Soc. 1996;44:31-36.
Report: HHS Releases New Report From First National Survey Of Assisted
Living Facilities For The Elderly
Hammer-Castellanos V, Andrews YN. Inherent flaws in a method
of estimating meal intake commonly used in long-term facilities.
J Am Diet Assoc. 2002;102:826-830.
Hunter A. The Omnibus
Budget Reconciliation Act and the dietitian in long-term care. Top
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Jackobs MK. A quality assurance study of selected serum values of
elderly residents in a long term care facility. J Am Diet Assoc.
1994;94(suppl):A-45. Abstract.
Jackobs MK. Megestrol Acetate: A medical nutrition therapy tool to
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Johnson LE, Dooley PA, Gleiek JB. Oral nutritional supplement use
in elderly nursing home patients. J Am Geriatr Soc. 1993;41:947-952.
Johnson RM, Smiciklas-Wright HA. Dietary intake of female nursing
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Kolhatkar RR, Hill RS. Successful utilization of OBRA standards and
CQI indicators to implement changes in a liberalized geriatric diet
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Krenkel JA, Perumean-Chaney SE. Prealbumin and outcomes in a long-term
care facility. J Am Diet Assoc. 1999;99(suppl):A-116. Abstract.
Landi F, Sgadari A, Zuccala' G. Pahor M, Carbonin P, Bernabei R.
A brief training program on resident assessment instrument improves
motivation of nursing home staff. J Nutr Health Aging. 1999;3:24-28.
Martinson KE, Baker SD, VanWyngarden L, Holtorf S. The effects of
choice on the quality of nutritional intake in nursing home care
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Massoudi M. Prevalence of malnutrition in the institutionalized elderly
residents. J Am Diet Assoc. 1993;93(suppl):A-101. Abstract.
Matthews LE. Living with OBRA-Nutritional assessment and review.
J Nutr Elder. 1993;12:71-75.
Morse G, Brennan-Shuey K, McLaughlin C, Ashbury M. Assigning levels
of nutritional risk to long term care resident's. J Am Diet Assoc.
1993;93(suppl):A-49. Abstract.
Nelson KJ, Coulston AM, Sucher KP, Tseng RY. Prevalence of malnutrition
in the elderly admitted to long-term-care facilities. J Am Diet
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Oakland MJ, Speer MG. Dietetic research in long-term care facilities:
Nutrient intake and nutritional status indicators in the oldest
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Robinson GE, Gilmore SA, Raymond JL. Clinical indicators associated
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J Am Diet Assoc. 1994;94(suppl):A-47. Abstract.
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Resources
2004
Consumer Consortium Assisted Living. For consumers; non-profit education and advocacy organization dedicated to the needs, rights and protection of assisted living consumers and their loved ones; website
includes helpful tips and info for choosing assisted living; video available.
National patient safety goals. For professionals; JCAHO lists practical advice and tips.
2003
Assisted living facilities: What they are and how to find
one (2003). For professionals and
consumers, this article (PDF Format) from GERIATRICS gives brief and
basic information about why one should choose assisted living, what
to look for when selecting a residence, location of residences,
medication issues, costs, and funding. (888) 527-7008 or (218) 723-9477.
Assisted
Living: Needs, Practices and Policies in Residential Care for the
Elderly.
For professionals, this book provides information on the results
of a four-state study on assisted living facilities, the persons
residing in them and their needs, and how the facilities’ services
vary. American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging.
(800) 508-9442.
HCBS
Resource Network.
For professionals and consumers, this resource network works
with states, the disability and aging communities, and others who
are committed to high quality consumer-directed services in integrated
settings through cost-effective delivery models.
Nourishing
People & Improving Lives
(2003). For professionals, this website offers user-friendly
professional publications for the long term care industry. Becky
Dorner & Associates.
(800) 342-0285.
Nutrition
News Nourishing People & Improving Lives Long Term Care Foodservice
& Nutrition News (2003). For professionals, this newsletter
issue provides suggestions, tips and solutions to topics in nutrition
and long term care. Beckydorner. (800) 342-0285.
The Basic Care Guide for Elderly Patients (2003). For professionals, this video kit includes care
essentials such as vital signs, recognizing and preventing emergencies
and care. University of Maryland School of Medicine. (800) 328-7450. http://www.videopress.org/
2002 and earlier
A Guide To Choosing A Nursing Home (2002). For consumers,
this guide explains how to find and compare nursing homes
in your area, your nursing home resident rights, and where to call
for help. In addition, consumers can obtain comparative quality
data on care available in the nation's 17,000 Medicare and Medicaid
nursing homes. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, DHHS
(800) 633-4227.
Basic Nutrition for Long-Term
Care Staff.
For professionals, this video covers certain
nutrition problems the elderly may have such as taste changes, loss
of appetite, chewing problems, need for special nutrients, weight
loss or gain, food-medication interactions, and constipation. National
Health Video, Inc. (800) 543-6803.
Bon Appetit!: The Joy of Dining in Long-Term Care (2001).
For professionals and consumers, this book allows you to
discover how mealtimes in long-term care facilities can become richly
rewarding rather than a chore to be endured 3 times a day. Based
on a proven mealtime program, Bon Appetit! Shows how to restore
the simple pleasures of eating to frail, confused or otherwise challenged
residents. Staff can benefit as well. Health Professionals Press. (888) 337-8808.
Diet Manual for Long Term Care Facilities. For professionals,
this manual contains commonly prescribed diets, guidelines
and menu planning ideas for specialized diets and the new diabetic
guidelines. Uses the Food Pyramid to provide information in a "foods
to serve" and "foods to limit" format. Elise Nucum-Allen,
MS, RD, New Jersey Association of Consultant Dietitians, 934 Dove
Island Road, Newton, NJ 07860.
Dining Skills Supplement (1998). For professionals,
this supplement (#5002) contains a dining skills checklist,
dysphagia reassessment checklist, finger foods, and a staff competency
checklist for eating assistance. Consultant Dietitians-Health Care
Facilities/American Dietetic Association.
(800) 877-1600 ext 5000
Ethics
in Community-Based Elder Care (2001). For professionals
and consumers, this book examines the complexities involved
in developing an ethics for community-based long-term care. The
authors also challenge policy makers to make home care a more viable
option for older people in need. Chapters address many of the ethical
and practical problems that arise in the care of older people with
physical and mental disabilities - including how to allocate scarce
funds, how to keep good caregivers, how to balance concerns of autonomy,
risk and safety, worker stress. This book is ideal for practitioners,
policy makers, and students. Springer Publishing Company.
(877) 687-7476.
Health Management for Older Adults II
Audience: Professionals
Description: Health Management for Older Adults
is a series of six audiocassette tapes designed to target
health professionals in the nursing home, hospital, clinic, and
home health care environments. This program was produced and distributed
by the University of Florida Geriatric Education Center (GEC), in
cooperation with the North Florida Area Health Education Centers
(AHEC) and the Gainesville VA Medical Center Geriatric Research,
Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), Spring, 1999.
Contact: University of Florida Geriatric Education
Center
Phone: 352-395-0274
Fax: 352-395-0153
Email: http://www.webmail.fiu.edu/agent/MobNewMsg?to=gec@medicine.ufl.edu
Cost: none
HPSI (Health
Procurement Service Incorporated) Menu Program. For professionals,
this is the first Internet site developed to meet the purchasing
and informational needs of today's healthcare professional. It
also provides menu services especially for long-term care facilities,
assisted living retirement, and adult day care.
*A Simplified Diet Manual (1999). This manual is
designed to use in Assisted Living Facilities.
*Assisted Living Manual (1999). This manual
contains topics
on Addressing Clients, Serving Clients, Table Settings, Proper
and Sanitary Food Handling, Preparation and Service, Policies
on Food Purchasing, Operations Forms and Position Descriptions.
(800)455-6368.
In
Brief: Before The Boom: Trends In Long-Term Supportive Services
For Older Americans With Disabilities. For
professionals and consumers, this report identifies 14
trends related to cohort characteristics, disability rates, services
utilization patterns and public policy that are changing the evironment
of long-term supportive services. Full
report also available. AARP. (800) 424-3410.
Issues in Long-term
Care Development, Finance and Operations: White Papers from
ADC Finance and Development Conference (2002). For professionals,
these informational white papers available online (PDF
Format) cover topics such as: workforce management, facility maintenance,
affordable housing, strategic planning, and financing. American
Association of Homes and Services for the Aging Development Council.
(800) 508-9442 or (202) 783-2242.
Nutrition Care Alerts for Nursing Facilities. For
professionals, this is a new tool for front line care providers
identifying warning signs and action steps for the most common nutrition
related conditions: unintended weight loss, dehydration, pressure
ulcers and tube feeding complications.
Nutrition Screening Initiative. (202) 625-1662.
Nutrition in Long-Term Care 2002 (2000). For professionals,
this publication includes definition of significant weight
loss by HCFA, how to avoid citations, MDS, PPS, interventions &
care maps and quality assurance tools. Kobriger Presents, Inc. (888)
687-4806.
Nutrition Services for Community Based Long Term Care Keiser
J. (1999). For professionals, this manual contains information
for assisted living facilities with 15 or fewer residents. Includes
chapters on Food Service Requirements, Meal Patterns and Menus,
Description of Food Groups, and a Certification Food Safety Check
List. Maryland Department of Aging. (410) 767-1095.
Policy & Procedure (2000). For professionals,
this manual includes step-by-step guidelines to ensure
that nutritional and dietary needs are met for optimal health
of all residents.
Becky Dorner & Associates. (800) 342-0285.
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