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Vol XX, Dec `05

E-Report Archive - Volume XX, December 2005

Fall Research Network Conference: LTC Research is Alive, Well, and Moving Forward

Vol XX, December `05

Anyone who doubts the future of long term care research need only speak to a member of the AMDA Foundation's Research Network. When the group gathered for the Network's Fall Conference in Chicago, November 11-13, they spoke eloquently and enthusiastically about studies in progress, planned and proposed research projects, and ideas for resolving the challenges and barriers facing long term care researchers.

Looking Ahead: What's in Store for Researchers in Dallas

Vol XX, December `05 Research Network members and other practitioners interested or involved in long term care research have many programs and activities awaiting them at the AMDA Annual Symposium in Dallas this March. These include:
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Inclusion/Exclusion: Who You Want in Your Study, Who You Can Get

Vol XX, December `05 Establishing inclusion/exclusion criteria for a study presents some challenges, but it can be simplified if researchers start by reframing their research question as a hypothesis. According to Stefan Gravenstein, MD, CMD, "Turn the question into a declarative statement--'this is what we think is happening'--and look at the hypothesis in relation to your group of interest."
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Informed Consent Continues to Raise Questions, Concerns

Vol XX, December `05

Informed consent, particularly regarding cognitively impaired residents, is an ongoing challenge and concern for long term care researchers. So it was no surprise that a standing-room-only crowd gathered at the Fall Research Network Conference to hear Jason Karlawish, MD, offer a comprehensive and thought-provoking overview of the subject. Not only did Karlawish's talk result in a lively question and answer period, but several conference participants stayed after the program to further discuss informed consent issues and controversies.