Quality-of-Life Indicators Among Residents of a Specialized SNF
| Quality-of-Life Indicators | Admission Mean (SD) | First quarter Mean (SD) | Second quarter Mean (SD) | Test Statistic | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cognition score* | 11.7 (3.6) | 11.4 (4.1) | 10.7 (4.1) | F = 0.08 | 0.93 |
| Depression symptom severity score† | 3.6 (3.7) | 3.1 (3.7) | 2.7 (3.5) | F = 1.18 | 0.31 |
↵* Assessed via the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS)18 in the MDS 3.0. Scores range from 0 to 15; higher scores indicate better cognition, with scores of <7, indicating severe impairment.
↵† Assessed via the nine-item Physician Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) in the MDS 3.019; scores range from 0 to 27: and higher scores indicate greater severity.