In dementia, neuropathological changes alter the perception and expression of pain. For
clinicians and family members, this knowledge gap leads to difficulties in recognizing and …

Background: Inappropriate health care leads to negative patient experiences, poor health
outcomes and inefficient use of resources. We aimed to conduct a systematic review of …

Importance COVID-19 has had devastating effects on the health and well-being of older
adult residents and health care professionals in nursing homes. Uncertainty about the …

Objective Antipsychotic reduction in nursing homes has been a focus of research and policy
attention for several decades; however, there is evidence that these initiatives may have had …

Objective Current information on opioid use in nursing home residents, particularly those
with dementia, is unknown. We examined the temporal trends in opioid use by dementia …

Purpose Canadian seniors who undergo hip and knee arthroplasty often experience
significant postoperative pain, which could result in persistent opioid use. We aimed to …

Objectives To systematically review the effectiveness of interventions to improve analgesic
use and appropriateness in long-term care facilities (LTCFs). Design Systematic review …

Background: Potentially inappropriate antipsychotic use has declined in nursing homes over
the past decade; however, increases in the documentation of relevant clinical indications …

Objectives To examine the association between the COVID-19 pandemic and opioid use
among nursing home residents followed up to March 2021, and possible variation by …

Background: Across Canada, opioid-related hospitalizations, emergency department visits,
and mortality have increased. A literature gap exists related to opioid prescribing and safety …