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Did Avoiding Post-Acute Skilled Nursing Facility Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic Save Lives?

Journal of Long-Term Care
Context: During the COVID-19 pandemic, patients using post-acute care generally avoided skilled nursing facilities, presumably to reduce their chance of illness and death. However, staying at home after an acute inpatient hospitalization carries its own
Edward C. Norton, Bradley J. Raine, Kristen Palframan Hassett   +2 more
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Revisiting the Role of Physicians in Assisted Living and Residential Care Settings

Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, 2020
As the United States population ages, a higher share of adults is likely to use long-term services and supports. This change increases physicians’ need for information about assisted living and residential care (AL/RC) settings, which provide supportive ...
Sarah Dys MPA, Lindsey Smith MPP, Ozcan Tunalilar PhD, Paula Carder PhD   +3 more
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The human resource implications of improving financial risk protection for mothers and newborns in Zimbabwe [PDF]

, 2013
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A Chikanda, A Chikanda, Africa Health Workforce Observatory, Barbara McPake, C Chasokela, D Auret, D Makuto, D Sanders, EQUINET, Global Observatory, Government of Zimbabwe, Government of Zimbabwe, GoZ, Health Service Board, Health Service Board, J Campbell, J Herbst, J Osika, L Bijlmakers, M Clemens, Malvern Munjoma, Ministry of Health, MJ Chimbari, N Gupta, O Mudyarabikwa, P Manga, R Hecht, R Yates, S Witter, Shungu Munyati, Sophie Witter, ST Agere, Tim Ensor, UNFPA MoHCW, UNICEF, UNICEF, UNICEF, UNICEF, Wilson Mashange, World Bank, World Bank, World Health Organisation, Yotamu Chirwa, Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZIMSTAT) and ICF International, Zimbabwe Workforce Observatory, ZIMSTAT   +45 more
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‘SOMS BrainSpace’: A digital serious game for undergraduate neuroscience

Anatomical Sciences Education, EarlyView.
Abstract Neuroanatomy is challenging for many undergraduates, requiring strong visuospatial skills and a deep understanding of complex concepts. This study developed and evaluated SOMS BrainSpace, a digital serious game for neuroanatomy education, using a mixed methods approach.
Anthony Tran, Jin Y. Huang, Craig R. Campbell, Elizabeth M. Hegedus   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Feasibility Test of the MedaCube [PDF]

, 2016
Poor adherence is a significant barrier to achieve better patient outcomes. Rates of non-adherence approach 40% resulting in 10% of all emergency department visits and 23% of admissions into skilled nursing facilities.
Barbano, R., Brown, Jack, Conn, Kelly, Hoffmann, Charles, Marshall, F., Nelson, D., Schweighardt, Anne   +6 more
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The future in a bubble: Supporting Finnish early childhood professionals working in diverse settings

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract The purpose of this study was to contribute to the knowledge about early childhood education and care (ECEC) personnel's perception of the support structures that are most effective in assisting them in their work with culturally and linguistically diverse children.
Alexandra C. Anton, Juli‐Anna Aerila, Elizabeth A. Steed   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Reduction in Hospitals’ Readmission Rates: Role of Hospital-Based Skilled Nursing Facilities

Inquiry: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing, 2019
Hospital readmission within 30 days of discharge is an important quality measure given that it represents a potentially preventable adverse outcome. Approximately, 20% of Medicare beneficiaries are readmitted within 30 days of discharge.
Shivani Gupta PhD, Ferhat D. Zengul PhD, Ganisher K. Davlyatov PhD, Robert Weech-Maldonado PhD   +3 more
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To Hospitalize or Not to Hospitalize? Medical Care for Long-Term Care Facility Residents [PDF]

, 2010
Examines factors behind frequent hospitalizations of long-term care facility residents, such as limited capacity, physician preferences, and financial incentives.
Gretchen Jacobson, Julia Cummings, Juliette Cubanski, Michael Perry, Patricia Neuman   +4 more
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The Need for Higher Minimum Staffing Standards in U.S. Nursing Homes. [PDF]

, 2016
Many U.S. nursing homes have serious quality problems, in part, because of inadequate levels of nurse staffing. This commentary focuses on two issues. First, there is a need for higher minimum nurse staffing standards for U.S.
Harrington, Charlene, McGregor, Margaret, Schnelle, John F, Simmons, Sandra F   +3 more
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Is the well‐known phrase ‘small is beautiful’ true of small transnational education institutions?

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract The purpose of this research is to consider the potential attractiveness of operating a small international branch campus (IBC). Drawing upon resource‐based and legitimacy theories, we examine the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats associated with the business model that is based on having a small institution size.
Stephen Wilkins, Joe Hazzam
wiley   +1 more source