How Have Quality Improvement Strategies Been Adopted and How Has Impact Been Assessed in Care Homes for Older People? A Systematic Search and Narrative Review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

We conducted a systematic search and narrative review of quality improvement in care homes. Our aim was to examine how quality improvement strategies have been adopted and how impact has been assessed in care homes for older people.

Methods

Following PRISMA guidelines, we conducted systematic searches of the electronic databases Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Medline, PsycINFO and Applied Social Sciences Index & Abstracts (ASSIA) (2019-2024). We replicated the search strategy of a previously published review. Three co-authors undertook selection and data extraction.

Results

Forty-four articles were included describing varied stages of quality improvement initiatives in care homes. The United States produced the largest

SUBMITTER: Cowdell F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12412655 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature