Meeting
Abstract Number: 228
SHM Converge 2023
Background: Persons living with dementia (PLWD) have two times more hospitalizations than persons without cognitive impairment. For PLWD, the unfamiliar environment of the hospital setting results in behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) and consequently, increased use of psychoactive medications and enhanced nursing supervision. The objective of this quality improvement project was to evaluate […]
Abstract Number: 263
SHM Converge 2023
Background: Hospital admissions are stressful for adults with dementia and their caregivers. During care transitions from hospital to home, outcomes for adults with dementia depend, in part, on the caregiver’s health and well-being. We aimed to identify the resources and training needs of dementia caregivers during care transitions. Methods: We conducted semi-structured interviews with licensed […]
Abstract Number: 527
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: A 70 year old male with past medical history of chronic kidney disease was admitted with three weeks of progressive right-sided upper and lower extremity weakness, tremors, and slurred speech. He first noticed right upper extremity weakness and tremors three weeks ago when he could not play his guitar and presented to the […]
Abstract Number: 761
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: This is a case of a 66-year-old woman with history of hypertension and hypothyroidism who was brought in by her family due to confusion. At baseline, patient was a high functioning individual, working as a customer service representative and living independently. About a month prior to presentation, her family noticed a decline in […]