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Study finds Alzheimer's patients in nursing homes often transferred unnecessarily to hospitals.
A new study finds that nursing home residents with Alzheimer's or dementia are more likely to have unnecessary hospital transfers due to mismatched care and personal preferences.
Researchers recommend implementing advanced care planning and aligning care with residents' wishes.
The study, led by Kimberly Powell and funded by the National Institutes of Health, also suggests increasing support, training, and resources for nursing home staff to better care for residents.
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El estudio encuentra pacientes de Alzheimer en residencias de ancianos a menudo trasladados innecesariamente a hospitales.