Nursing-sensitive quality indicators for quality improvement in Norwegian nursing homes - a modified Delphi study.

Background: Use of nursing-sensitive quality indicators (QIs) is one way to monitor the quality of care in nursing homes (NHs). The aim of this study was to develop a consensus list of nursing-sensitive QIs for Norwegian NHs.

Methods: A narrative literature review followed by a non-in-person, two-round, six-step modified Delphi survey was conducted.

The short-term effect of a modified comprehensive geriatric assessment and regularly case conferencing on neuropsychiatric symptoms in nursing homes: a cluster randomized trial.

Aims: To investigate the short-term effect of implementing a modified comprehensive geriatric assessment and regularly case conferencing in nursing homes on neuropsychiatric symptoms.

Background: Neuropsychiatric symptoms are common and may persist over time in nursing home residents. Evidence of effective interventions is scarce.

Cornell's Depression for Dementia Scale: A psychometric study among Norwegian nursing home residents.

Background: Depression is common among residents in long term-care facilities. Therefore, access to a valid and reliable measure of depressive symptoms among nursing home (NH) residents is highly warranted.

Aim: The aim of this study was to test the psychometrical properties of the Norwegian version of the Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia (CSDD).

Staff experiences with implementing a case conferencing care model in nursing homes: a focus group study.

Background: A majority of nursing home residents have dementia, and many develop neuropsychiatric symptoms. These symptoms are often caused by neuropathological changes in the brain, but modifiable factors related to quality of care also have an impact. A team-based approach to care that include comprehensive geriatric assessments to facilitate clinical decision-making and structured case conference meetings could improve quality of care and quality of life for the residents.