Slide with text showing UPLIFT Intervention Core Intervention Elements External PC consultations In-house champions, trained by study team (minimum 2, at least one LPN or RN) NH staff participation in education Systematic screening for PC needs Flexible Intervention Elements Visit schedule Job role of the champions – RN, LPN, social services, or chaplain Schedule of education topics and format of delivery
The key research question for the UPLIFT study was:
Among residents with cognitive impairment, does a
palliative care program in nursing homes impact
resident symptom burden?
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