Improving Care in Long-Term Homes with Nurse Practitioner Huddles
Author Information
Author(s): Shirin Vellani, Katherine McGilton, Alexandra Krassikova, Margaret Keatings, Souraya Sidani
Primary Institution: Toronto Rehabilitation Institute-UHN
Hypothesis
Can nurse practitioner-led huddles improve staff and resident outcomes in long-term care homes?
Conclusion
Nurse practitioner-led huddles can positively impact both staff and resident outcomes in long-term care settings.
Supporting Evidence
- Nurse practitioners are trained to improve outcomes in long-term care.
- Staff who attended huddles reported lower moral distress.
- One unit showed reduced medical complexity among residents.
Takeaway
When nurse practitioners lead team meetings in nursing homes, both the staff and the residents feel better and get better care.
Methodology
A mixed-methods study comparing outcomes between staff who attended NP-led huddles and those who did not, using Bayesian analysis.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in self-reported measures from staff attending huddles.
Limitations
The study was conducted in a single privately-owned LTC home, which may limit generalizability.
Participant Demographics
Staff from a long-term care home in Ontario, Canada.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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