Do nursing homes with a higher proportion of residents with dementia have greater or fewer complaints?

Conclusion: The association between high proportions of PLWD and lower NH complaints suggests either that these NHs have higher overall quality or that complaints are underreported. Regardless, surveyors and families may need more involvement in monitoring higher dementia prevalence facilities.PMID:37921356 | DOI:10.1080/13607863.2023.2277265

Source: Aging and Mental Health - November 3, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Kallol Kumar Bhattacharyya Victor Molinari Lindsay Peterson Elizabeth B Fauth Ross Andel Source Type: research