Using EHR Information to Estimate Mortality Risk for People With Dementia in an Australian Nursing Home Setting

End-of-life care for people with dementia is mainly delivered in nursing homes, but prognostic uncertainty often hinders timely access to specialist palliative care and anticipatory planning. Existing electronic health record (EHR) systems in Australian nursing homes do not adequately support the identification of residents at risk of deterioration. This study explored nursing home EHR data in Australia to identify factors associated with mortality risk among residents with dementia.