JAMDA
Volume 7, Issue 6 , Pages 366-376 , July 2006

Systematic Review of Studies of Staffing and Quality in Nursing Homes

  • Jane E. Bostick, PhD, APRN, BC

      Affiliations

    • University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Jane E. Bostick, PhD, APRN, BC, University of Missouri-Columbia, S407 Sinclair School of Nursing, Columbia, MO 65211.
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  • Marilyn J. Rantz, PhD, RN, FAAN

      Affiliations

    • University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO
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  • Marcia K. Flesner, PhD, RN

      Affiliations

    • University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO
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  • C. Jo Riggs, PhD, RN, BC

      Affiliations

    • Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, MO.

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 The analyses upon which this publication is based were performed under Contract Number 500-02-CO01, funded by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The content of this publication does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Department of Health and Human Services, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. The author assumes full responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the ideas presented.

PII: S1525-8610(06)00051-X

doi: 10.1016/j.jamda.2006.01.024

JAMDA
Volume 7, Issue 6 , Pages 366-376 , July 2006

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