Psychosocial care in nursing homes in the era of the MDS 3.0: perspectives of the experts

J Gerontol Soc Work. 2012;55(5):444-61. doi: 10.1080/01634372.2012.667525.

Abstract

Meeting psychosocial needs of nursing home residents is increasingly regarded as a critical component of care, and the nationally-mandated nursing home care screening instrument- the Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0-was modified and implemented in 2010 to promote better assessment of psychosocial needs and health. Recognizing the importance of psychosocial well-being among nursing home residents, and the promise of MDS 3.0 for improving psychosocial care, this article reports recommendations derived from a conference of stakeholders representing diverse disciplines and organizations regarding next steps following MDS 3.0 screening. Results relate to seven areas of psychosocial care and address cross-cutting recommendations to improve psychosocial care.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Congresses as Topic
  • Health Services Needs and Demand*
  • Health Services for the Aged / standards*
  • Humans
  • Nursing Homes / standards*
  • Quality of Health Care / standards*
  • Social Work