Long-Term Care Nursing
Long-term care nurses support people who need ongoing help with daily life, often for many years. They work in nursing homes, residential care, assisted living and supported housing, caring for residents with complex and changing needs.
At Nursing Science 2027, long-term care research is presented mainly in the geriatric nursing and elderly care session. Care home nurses, managers and researchers share ways to improve quality of life and quality of care.
Key Topics in Long-Term Care Nursing
- Nursing home and care home nursing
- Residential and assisted living care
- Quality of life for residents
- Falls, pressure injury and infection prevention
- Medication management in care homes
- Avoiding unnecessary hospital transfers
- Staffing and skill mix in long-term care
- Family involvement and visiting
- Regulation and inspection of care homes
- End-of-life care in long-term settings
Recent Advances in Long-Term Care Nursing
Care homes faced severe outbreaks during recent pandemics, leading to stronger infection control and vaccination programmes guided by nursing and infectious disease research. Many homes now work with in-reach teams and telehealth to treat residents without hospital transfer.
Staff shortages remain a major challenge, making workforce planning a priority in nursing management. Quality standards and inspections, covered in nursing regulation, are also evolving to focus more on residents' own experience.
Who Should Attend
- Care home and nursing home nurses
- Long-term care managers and owners
- Assisted living and supported housing staff
- Community in-reach nurses
- Care quality inspectors
- Researchers in long-term care
Why Present Your Long-Term Care Research
Nursing Science 2027 gives you an international audience for long-term care research. You can compare care home models and connect with colleagues in hospice and palliative nursing who support residents at the end of life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can care home managers submit abstracts?
Yes. Managers, nurses and care staff in long-term care are all welcome.
Can I present a project that reduced hospital transfers?
Yes. Projects that help residents get care in their own home are welcome.
When is Nursing Science 2027?
Nursing Science 2027 runs from 17 to 19 May 2027 in London, UK.