New program aims to ease suffering for advanced Alzheimer's patients
NCT ID NCT04520698
Summary
This study tested a training program to help nursing home staff provide better comfort and symptom management for residents with moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease. The program educated staff on palliative care, which focuses on relieving pain, stress, and other symptoms to improve quality of life. Researchers measured changes in resident comfort, family satisfaction, and staff knowledge across 16 nursing homes.
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American Senior Communities
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46201, United States
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