Exploring Nursing Homes for People with Serious Mental Illness
Author Information
Author(s): Hadson Kim, Bergh Marissa, Travers Jasmine
Primary Institution: NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing
Hypothesis
Are nursing homes adequately caring for individuals with serious mental illness?
Conclusion
The study found that nursing homes with high volumes of residents with serious mental illness have significantly different characteristics compared to other facilities.
Supporting Evidence
- High volume nursing homes grew from 1.00% in 2000 to 3.10% in 2021.
- California gained the most high volume nursing homes, with 54 new facilities.
- High volume facilities had significantly lower acuity and higher restraint use.
Takeaway
This study looks at nursing homes that have a lot of people with serious mental illness and finds they might not be getting the best care.
Methodology
The study used cross-sectional LTCFocus data from 2000 and 2021 to analyze nursing homes with high volumes of serious mental illness residents.
Limitations
The study suggests more investigation is needed to determine the quality of care in high volume nursing homes.
Participant Demographics
The study analyzed nursing homes with more than 50% residents diagnosed with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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