MOVING FORWARD TOWARD A NURSING HOME MEASURE FOR GOAL CONCORDANCE AND EVALUATION OF RESIDENT GOALS
2024
Improving Nursing Home Care by Aligning with Resident Goals
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Author Information
Author(s): McMullen Tara
Primary Institution: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Hypothesis
Aligning care with the goals, preferences, and priorities of nursing facility residents can improve outcomes and reduce disparities.
Conclusion
The study highlights the need for better alignment between resident goals and care interventions in nursing homes.
Supporting Evidence
- Residents' goals, preferences, and priorities are often not addressed in nursing home care.
- The NASEM report recommends improving quality measures related to resident and family experience.
- The study aims to develop a measure of goal concordance to enhance person-centered care.
Takeaway
This study is about making sure that nursing home residents get the care they want and need, which can help them feel better and happier.
Methodology
The study used in-depth interviews and reviews of resident care plans to assess the alignment between resident goals and care provided.
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