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Alba Fernandez-Sanles1, Gill Livingston2, Connie Howard3
1Division of Psychiatry, University College London, London, Other, United Kingdom.
Alzheimer'S & Dementia : the Journal of the Alzheimer'S Association
|December 25, 2025
Summary
Hospitalizations for dementia patients in long-term care (LTC) are common. Identifying modifiable factors can improve care and reduce adverse outcomes for these vulnerable residents.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Dementia Care
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Hospitalizations are frequent for long-term care (LTC) residents with dementia, often leading to poor outcomes.
- Effective interventions exist to reduce unnecessary hospitalizations in this population.
- Understanding factors influencing hospitalization outcomes is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore factors associated with improved hospitalization outcomes for LTC residents with dementia.
- To identify modifiable factors for future intervention development.
- To enhance care quality and reduce hospital-related complications.
Main Methods:
- Prospective cohort study using data from the UK MARQUE study.
- Included 1,486 LTC residents with dementia from 97 homes.
- Collected data on resident, staff, and care home characteristics over 16 months.
- Utilized multivariable analyses to examine associations with hospitalization outcomes.
Main Results:
- Participants were predominantly female (69%) and over 85 years old (55.9%).
- Residents exhibited varying dementia severity (mild 30%, moderate 33%, severe 37%).
- At baseline, high percentages were on antipsychotics (16.7%), antidepressants (39.6%), or sedatives (19.2%).
Conclusions:
- Identifying modifiable factors is key to improving LTC dementia care and reducing hospitalizations.
- Findings can inform interventions and policies to enhance quality of life for residents.
- This research has implications for healthcare systems managing aging populations.
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