Many families considering posthospital care options are ill-prepared and in need of
guidance. They may not know the range of available options, the relative benefits of each, or …

Despite evidence acknowledging disadvantages in care provided to older adults in rural
nursing homes (NHs) in the United States, since 2010, no literature review has focused on …

As the older population in the United States is becoming more racially and ethnically
diverse, it is important to understand the characteristics, the potential, and the needs of this …

Objective To identify and quantify the sources of the urban‐rural disparity in facility‐acquired
contracture rates in nursing homes. Data Sources Survey inspection data of US nursing …

Background: Promoting the quality of life is an importing aim of the long‐term care for the
elderly, and the quality of life is related to quality of care (QoC). This way the QoC in nursing …

Purpose of the study: This study examines urban–rural differences in end-of-life (EOL)
quality of care provided to nursing home (NH) residents. Data and Methods: We constructed …

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to investigate factors that influence the probability that
staff will commit acts of inadequate care, abuse, and neglect. Design/methodology/approach …

Background: Relatively little is known about differences in the prevalence of urinary
incontinence (UI) by race and region in the United States. Objectives: To use the 1999-2002 …

Purpose: The purpose of this project was to develop a reliable and valid family satisfaction
instrument for use in Ohio's nursing homes. Design and Methods: Investigators worked with …

Abstract Purpose of the Study: To evaluate the impact of rural geographic location on
nursing home quality of care in the United States. Design and Methods: The study used …