J Am Geriatr Soc June 2020 PMID 32119121

Increasing Complexity of New Nursing Home Residents in Ontario, Canada: A Serial Cross-Sectional Study.

Ryan Ng, Natasha Lane, Peter Tanuseputro, Nassim Mojaverian, Robert Talarico, Walter P Wodchis, Susan E Bronskill, Amy T Hsu

Mentions

21
Peak: 15 in Mar 2020
across 3 sources since Mar 2020

Extended reach

109,127
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Total likes

43

Video views

263

Mentions per month

Mar 2020 – Oct 2021

Where it's discussed

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall tone indicates recognition of the significance of the increasing health complexity among nursing home residents, with discussions referencing operational challenges like staff workload and medication management. Words such as 'timely,' 'important,' and mentions of policy and systemic changes demonstrate a shared concern about adapting care approaches to these evolving needs.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge and support the findings of increased complexity among nursing home residents, emphasizing the relevance of the study to ongoing healthcare issues.

InterestModerate interest

The discussions show moderate interest, focusing on implications for care practices and policy, rather than deep technical details.

EngagementModerate engagement

Many posts actively comment on healthcare challenges, such as staffing, medication management, and assessment practices, reflecting a thoughtful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest the study has a meaningful impact by highlighting systemic issues like resource limitations and the need for policy changes.

Abstract in brief

  • The study examined how the characteristics of new nursing home residents in Ontario changed from 2000 to 2015, focusing on age, health conditions, and functional status, and also developed an algorithm to identify these residents using health data.
  • Results showed residents are getting older, with more individuals aged 85 and above, and increasingly complex health issues, such as multiple chronic conditions and dementia.
  • The findings highlight that new residents are entering nursing homes with more severe physical and cognitive impairments over time, reflecting a rise in care needs and complexity.

Top posts

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Wade Thompson
@wadddee · X

So this study really speaks to the importance of #deprescribing and medication optimization in nursing home residents. The proportion of residents in Ontario nursing homes with 9+ prescriptions increased from 45% to 64% between 2000 and 2015! https://t.co/cPI1ua6xGw

Mar 3, 2020 · 15 likes · 5 shares · 857 followers View post →
ICES
@ICESOntario · X

This new @ICESOntario @bruyerecare @OttawaHospital study used 16 years of data to provide a clear picture of the needs of long-term care residents. You can read the full study here: https://t.co/VvBw9DZ25s https://t.co/rOumbKNR9b

Mar 3, 2020 · 8 likes · 3 shares · 15,584 followers View post →
Amy T. Hsu, PhD
@amytmhsu · X

1 in 3 new residents in Ontario's #LTC homes has #mentalhealth care needs ➡️ https://t.co/LbnHsaMp2o. We need cross-sector collaboration and plans in ON to ensure there is equitable health care for all Ontarians @DrFullertonMPP @celliottability #onpoli https://t.co/naBOM2mpsD

Mar 3, 2020 · 7 likes · 709 followers View post →
Kenneth Lam
@drklam · X

@RyersonNIA @DrSamirSinha @picardonhealth Complicated... You could take dad home in maybe 10% of cases? https://t.co/kaLOXCw5BW shows 90% of Ontario NH residents need functional assistance. They are in a NH because they need help from multiple staff; yet what they need is exactly what puts them at risk during #COVIDー19 https://t.co/vcuQ75vyoU

Apr 3, 2020 · 4 likes · 880 followers View post →
Dr. Kristina Kokorelias (she/her)
@kmkokorelias · X

Important and timely research demonstrating the need to change the way we assess and manage #frailty in LTC. This new @ICESOntario + @bruyerecare + @OttawaHospital study used 16 years of data to provide a clear picture of the needs of LTC residents: https://t.co/6uP29picv1

Mar 11, 2020 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 719 followers View post →
Lauren Lapointe-Shaw
@LapointeShaw · X

The number of nursing home beds is static, resulting in i) long wait times for nursing home beds, ii) increasing levels of functional impairment of those entering nursing homes and those in the community (from https://t.co/NYAVxX6ciU, also https://t.co/T79OGBGcUl) 3/x https://t.co/p7JXiKyohi

Oct 15, 2021 · 2 likes · 2,648 followers View post →

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Lauren Lapointe-Shaw
@LapointeShaw · X

The number of nursing home beds is static, resulting in i) long wait times for nursing home beds, ii) increasing levels of functional impairment of those entering nursing homes and those in the community (from https://t.co/NYAVxX6ciU, also https://t.co/T79OGBGcUl) 3/x https://t.co/p7JXiKyohi

Oct 15, 2021 · 2 likes · 2,648 followers View post →
Dr. Amit Arya
@AmitAryaMD · X

@Cinamongrrl Respectfully, that is not the intent of my tweet. I understand and share your anger at the operators. Due to an aging population & healthcare underfunding, people are arriving at LTC much later in their dementia trajectory, with higher care needs. https://t.co/iLvXRr6kmK

Sep 25, 2020 · 1 like · 38,380 followers View post →
Translating Research in Elder Care
@TRECResearch · X

Increasing Complexity of New Nursing Home Residents in Ontario, Canada: A Serial Cross-Sectional Study https://t.co/BtFO3oXPM0

Apr 20, 2020 · 3,148 followers View post →
Kenneth Lam
@drklam · X

@RyersonNIA @DrSamirSinha @picardonhealth Complicated... You could take dad home in maybe 10% of cases? https://t.co/kaLOXCw5BW shows 90% of Ontario NH residents need functional assistance. They are in a NH because they need help from multiple staff; yet what they need is exactly what puts them at risk during #COVIDー19 https://t.co/vcuQ75vyoU

Apr 3, 2020 · 4 likes · 880 followers View post →
ICES
@ICESOntario · X

RT @kmkokorelias: Important and timely research demonstrating the need to change the way we assess and manage #frailty in LTC. This new @IC…

Mar 11, 2020 · 2 shares · 15,584 followers View post →
Dr. Kristina Kokorelias (she/her)
@kmkokorelias · X

Important and timely research demonstrating the need to change the way we assess and manage #frailty in LTC. This new @ICESOntario + @bruyerecare + @OttawaHospital study used 16 years of data to provide a clear picture of the needs of LTC residents: https://t.co/6uP29picv1

Mar 11, 2020 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 719 followers View post →
GrupoCronosSEFH
@GRUPOCRONOSSEF1 · X

Increasing Complexity of New Nursing Home Residents in Ontario, Canada: A Serial Cross‐Sectional Study https://t.co/fpqzjJj5sL

Mar 4, 2020 · 1 like · 3,335 followers View post →
Jesús Palacio
@je_pala · X

RT @wadddee: So this study really speaks to the importance of #deprescribing and medication optimization in nursing home residents. The pro…

Mar 4, 2020 · 5 shares · 6,033 followers View post →
Sano y salvo
@sanoysalvoblog · X

RT @wadddee: So this study really speaks to the importance of #deprescribing and medication optimization in nursing home residents. The pro…

Mar 4, 2020 · 5 shares · 11,423 followers View post →
Dr Sharon Rees
@reesprescribe · X

RT @wadddee: So this study really speaks to the importance of #deprescribing and medication optimization in nursing home residents. The pro…

Mar 4, 2020 · 5 shares · 2,746 followers View post →
Lara-Turiya Molitschnig
@LMolitschnig · X

RT @wadddee: So this study really speaks to the importance of #deprescribing and medication optimization in nursing home residents. The pro…

Mar 4, 2020 · 5 shares · 651 followers View post →
Cecilia Calvo Pita
@ceciliacalpi · X

RT @wadddee: So this study really speaks to the importance of #deprescribing and medication optimization in nursing home residents. The pro…

Mar 4, 2020 · 5 shares · 4,419 followers View post →
Amy T. Hsu, PhD
@amytmhsu · X

1 in 3 new residents in Ontario's #LTC homes has #mentalhealth care needs ➡️ https://t.co/LbnHsaMp2o. We need cross-sector collaboration and plans in ON to ensure there is equitable health care for all Ontarians @DrFullertonMPP @celliottability #onpoli https://t.co/naBOM2mpsD

Mar 3, 2020 · 7 likes · 709 followers View post →
HDRN Canada - RRDS Canada
@hdrn_rrds · X

RT @ICESOntario: This new @ICESOntario @bruyerecare @OttawaHospital study used 16 years of data to provide a clear picture of the needs of…

Mar 3, 2020 · 3 shares · 954 followers View post →
Amy T. Hsu, PhD
@amytmhsu · X

RT @ICESOntario: This new @ICESOntario @bruyerecare @OttawaHospital study used 16 years of data to provide a clear picture of the needs of…

Mar 3, 2020 · 3 shares · 709 followers View post →
ICES
@ICESOntario · X

This new @ICESOntario @bruyerecare @OttawaHospital study used 16 years of data to provide a clear picture of the needs of long-term care residents. You can read the full study here: https://t.co/VvBw9DZ25s https://t.co/rOumbKNR9b

Mar 3, 2020 · 8 likes · 3 shares · 15,584 followers View post →
Wade Thompson
@wadddee · X

So this study really speaks to the importance of #deprescribing and medication optimization in nursing home residents. The proportion of residents in Ontario nursing homes with 9+ prescriptions increased from 45% to 64% between 2000 and 2015! https://t.co/cPI1ua6xGw

Mar 3, 2020 · 15 likes · 5 shares · 857 followers View post →