Impact of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses on Nursing Home Outcomes
Author Information
Author(s): Johnson Alisha, Vogelsmeier Amy, Thompson Veronica
Primary Institution: University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, United States
Hypothesis
How do advanced practice registered nurses influence patient and facility-level outcomes in nursing homes?
Conclusion
Advanced practice registered nurses improve nursing home outcomes by reducing hospitalizations and increasing resident satisfaction when structural supports are in place.
Supporting Evidence
- APRN care in nursing homes has been shown to reduce hospitalizations.
- Residents and families report higher satisfaction with APRN involvement.
- Proactive processes led by APRNs are more effective than reactive ones.
Takeaway
Nurses who specialize in advanced care can make nursing homes better by helping patients and families more when they have the right support.
Methodology
Cross-case analysis using eight years of data from The Missouri Quality Initiative, focusing on higher and lower performing nursing homes.
Limitations
Minimal research on the impact of APRN practice on outcomes despite positive evidence.
Participant Demographics
Nursing homes in the midwestern United States.
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