SNFists found to reduce ‘burdensome’ end-of-life care

SNFists found to reduce ‘burdensome’ end-of-life care 
McKnights Long-Term Care News, by Josh Henreckson; 3/18/24 
Advanced practice clinicians who specialize in skilled nursing care help reduce the use of unnecessary care at end of life, according to new study results released Friday in JAMA Network Open. These physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants — who provide at least 80% of their evaluation and care visits in nursing homes — were referred to collectively as “SNFists” by the report authors. They reduced the burdensome care transitions that many residents face, benefiting both caregivers and their patients, the study confirms.