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.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.1216

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