Medical Xpress January 3, 2025
For many nursing home residents, a trip to the hospital can be a jarring experience—one that leaves them confused and stressed. Yet avoidable transfers happen far too often, not only disrupting a resident’s routine but also costing the U.S. health care system $2.6 billion annually.
When researchers at the University of Missouri recently looked at the decision-making process for whether or not to transfer nursing home residents to the hospital, they quickly discovered that it’s complicated—particularly for residents with cognitive impairment who may not be able to communicate their preferences.
“Untangling the complex web of avoidable nursing home-to-hospital transfers of residents with dementia” was published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia.
Kimberly Powell, an assistant professor in the Sinclair School of Nursing,...
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