Table 4 Evidence-based care by condition/process of care and phase of care in Australian long-term care residents, 2021
Condition/phase of care | N residents assessed | N assessed indicator questions | % adherence (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
By condition/process of care | |||
 Bladder and bowel | 259 | 1457 | 81.3 (75.6, 86.3) |
 Cognitive impairment | 197 | 2766 | 74.5 (64.9, 82.5) |
 Oral health | 263 | 517 | 65.0 (52.7, 76.0) |
 Dysphagia | 95 | 218 | 57.0 (37.7, 74.8) |
 Admission | 63 | 1667 | 54.3 (49.8, 58.6) |
 Pain | 224 | 4899 | 54.0 (40.3, 67.3) |
 Mobility and falls | 270 | 3790 | 53.7 (44.1, 63.1) |
 Nutrition and hydration | 273 | 2388 | 51.4 (49.4, 53.5) |
 Skin Integrity | 281 | 2584 | 49.6 (46.0, 53.3) |
 End-of-life care | 278 | 2420 | 44.1 (36.5, 51.9) |
 Infection | 225 | 2546 | 34.9 (32.0, 38.0) |
 Sleep | 35 | 93 | 33.2 (19.9, 48.8) |
 Medication | 234 | 1041 | 26.6 (22.6, 30.9) |
 Depression | 149 | 345 | 12.2 (1.6, 36.8) |
By phase of care | |||
 Referral/consultation | 205 | 567 | 65.3 (53.2, 76.2) |
 Treatment | 282 | 10,045 | 61.6 (54.3, 68.5) |
 Documentation | 72 | 87 | 55.7 (36.3, 73.9) |
 Diagnosis/assessment | 294 | 11,800 | 51.5 (41.5, 57.5) |
 Resident/family engagement | 57 | 114 | 48.4 (32.7, 64.4) |
 Monitoring/review | 282 | 3019 | 41.8 (35.0, 48.9) |
 Information provision | 271 | 1099 | 10.2 (6.1, 15.8) |