Developing a Research Agenda for Assisted Living AHRQ 08-R034
R. Kane, K. Wilson, W. Spector, Gerontologist, 47(III):2007, 141-154. Describes an approach to identifying knowledge gaps, research questions, and methodological issues for assisted living research.
Dual Eligibles with Mental Disorders and Medicare Part B: How Are They Faring? AHRQ 09-R062
J. Donohue, H. Huskamp, S. Zuvekas, Health Affairs, 28(3):May/June 2009, 746-759. Describes changes in use of psychotropic medications since 2006, when individuals who were eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid switched from Medicaid to Medicare Part D coverage for their prescription drugs. (AHRQ 09-R062)
Formal Home Care Utillization Patterns by Rural-Urban Community Residence AHRQ 10-R003
W. McAuley, W. Spector, J. Van Nostrand, Journal of Gerontology, 64(2):March 2009, 258-268. Examines formal home care use among civilian adults across metro and nonmetro residential categories before and after adjustment for predisposing, enabling, and need variables.(AHRQ 10-R003)
On-Time Quality Improvement for Long-Term Care: Case Studies AHRQ 07-0058-3
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and the California Healthcare Foundation, May 2007, 3 pp. Summarizes three case studies from this joint initiative to turn daily documentation into useful information that enhances clinical care planning in long-term care facilities. The three case studies are implementation of digital pen technology, importance of daily care documentation, and the use of handheld computers.
Parental Marital Disruption, Family Type, and Transfers to Disabled Elderly Parents AHRQ 09-R033
L. Pezzin, R. Pollak, B. Schone, Journals of Gerontology Series B Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences 63B(6):November 2008, S349-S358. Examines the effects of parental marital status, marital history, and family type on intergenerational living arrangements and adult children?s time and cash transfers to their unpartnered disabled elderly parents.
Pressure Ulcer Plan is Working AHRQ 08-R084
S. Hudak, S. Sharkey, M. Engleman, et al., Provider, 34(5):May 2008, 34-39. Describes a new pressure ulcer reduction program?On-Time Quality Improvement for Long Term Care (On-Time)?intended to close the gap between staff knowledge and practice. Discusses response of certified nurse assistants to the On-Time program and presents results of a preliminary evaluation showing improvements in pressure ulcer prevention.
Publication of Quality Report Cards and Trends in Reported Quality Measures in Nursing Homes AHRQ 09-R014
D. Mukamel, D. Weimer, W. Spector, et al., Health Services Research, 43(4):August 2008, 1244-1262. Uses survey data for 701 nursing homes to examine changes in outcome-based quality measures, comparing the periods before and after publication of the first Nursing Home Compare Web-based report card in November 2002.
Reducing Hospitalizations from Long-Term Care Settings AHRQ 08-R020
R. Konetzka, W. Spector, M. Limcangco, Medical Care Research and Review, 65(1):February 2008, 40-66. Reviews the evidence from 55 peer-reviewed articles on interventions that potentially reduce hospitalizations from formal long-term care settings.
Stage 2 Pressure Ulcer Healing in Nursing Homes AHRQ 09-R001
N. Bergstrom, R. Smout, S. Horn, et al., Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 56(7):July 2008, 1252-1258. Identifies resident and wound characteristics associated with Stage 2 pressure ulcer healing time in nursing home residents.
The Costs of Turnover in Nursing Homes AHRQ 10-R004
D. Mukamel, W. Spector, R. Limcangco, et al., Medical Care, 47(10):October 2009, 1039-1045. Presents an estimate of net costs associated with turnover of direct care staff in California nursing homes in 2005. (AHRQ 10-R004)
