reviewMedical CareJan 23, 2009Closed access

Predictors of Nursing Home Admission for Persons with Dementia

University of Minnesota

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Abstract

Objective

The objective of this systematic review was to identify factors that consistently predict nursing home admission (NHA) in persons with dementia.

Methods

Studies published in English were retrieved by searching the MEDLINE (1966-2006), PSYCINFO (1950-2006), CINAHL (1982-2006), and Digital Dissertations (1950-2006) databases. Bibliographies of retrieved studies were also searched. Information on study characteristics and empirical results were extracted using a standardized protocol.

Citation impact

621
total citations
FWCI
62.19
Percentile
100%
References
53
Citations per year

Authors

4

Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • PsycINFO
  • Dementia
  • CINAHL
  • MEDLINE
  • Stressor
  • Psychological intervention
  • Institutionalisation
  • Medicine
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