Counting what counts: assessing quality of life and its social determinants among nursing home residents with dementia.

"Declarations Ethics approval and consent to participateThis study obtained ethics clearance from the University of Alberta (Pro00117476), the Mount Saint Vincent University (2021–230), York University (2022–240), University of Victoria (H22-00783), and the University of Manitoba (HS25536 (H2022:191)), and we have obtained operational approvals from regional health authorities and NH operators as needed. Key contacts in each NH (directors of care or facility administrators) will provide verbal informed consent for their home to participate. Care staff in participating homes will provide verbal provide verbal informed consent to participate. Researchers were not aware of resident names or other identifying details at any time. Therefore, the requirement to obtain resident consent was waived. Consent for publicationNot applicable. Competing interestsThe authors declare no competing interests. Competing interests The authors declare no competing interests."

"Funding This study is funded by a Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Project Grant (funding # 180541), and a CIHR Yves Joanette Award of Excellence in Research in Aging (funding # 179756), both held by MH."