Effectiveness of staffing models in residential, subacute, extended aged care settings on patient and staff outcomes.

Background: A key concern for managers and nurse administrators of healthcare settings is staffing. Determining and maintaining an appropriate level and mix of staff is especially problematic for those working in the long-term aged-care sector, where resident needs are complex and recruitment and retention of staff is challenging.

Objectives: To identify which staffing models are associated with the best patient and staff outcomes.