Abstract
ABSTRACT The Veterans Health Administration (VA) provides services to growing numbers of Veterans with dementIa, individuals at heightened risk for hospitalizations and nursing home placement. Beginning in 2010, the VA funded 12 innovative pilot programs to improve dementia care and help Veterans remain at home. We conducted a retrospective qualitative analysis of program materials and interviews with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other personnel (n = 33) to understand the strategies these programs adopted. Interviews were conducted every 6 months between 2010–2013 (4–5 interviews per program) and focused on factors affecting program design and implementation, challenges, and strategies to reduce hospitalizations and nursing home placements. Programs varied considerably yet shared three overarching strategies to improve dementia care: involving and supporting family caregivers; engaging interdisciplinary teams; and improving coordination with other healthcare providers. Our results highlight the importance of adapting common dementia care strategies based on the local context and needs of individuals served.
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