• Author: Whitney L. Mills
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Training to implement BE-ACTIV(VA), a behavioral intervention for depression in VA nursing homes: Staff satisfaction and efficacy

Abstract: Depression affects up to 40% of Veterans in Veterans Health Administration's nursing homes, known as Community Living Centers (CLCs). We adapted an evidence-based …

Equity and inclusion for LGBTQ+ residents: Lessons learned from the initial long-term care equality index (LEI)

Abstract: Objectives: Most older adults with lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, questioning, transgender, and related identities (LGBTQ+) are concerned about receiving lower-quality …

Trajectories of physical function changes for older Veterans with serious mental illness in a clinical exercise program

Abstract: Background and aims: Older persons with serious mental illness (SMI) have compromised physical function (endurance, strength, mobility). Multicomponent exercise is …

Improving safety and preventing falls using an evidence-based, front-line staff huddling practice: protocol for a pragmatic trial to increase quality of care in state Veterans homes

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Falls in nursing homes are a major cause for decreases in residents' quality of life and overall health. This study aims to reduce resident falls by …

VA social workers identify factors predictive of enrollment and variability in Veterans' access to aid and attendance benefits

Abstract: The Aid and Attendance (A&A) benefit is a cash entitlement for Veterans who served in the U.S. military to obtain personal care services. Our objective was to identify …

VA social workers identify factors predictive of enrollment and variability in Veterans’ access to aid and attendance benefits

Abstract: The Aid and Attendance (A&A) benefit is a cash entitlement for Veterans who served in the U.S. military to obtain personal care services. Our objective was to …

Quality improvement efforts in VA community living centers following public reporting of performance

Abstract: For two decades, the U.S. government has publicly reported performance measures for most nursing homes, spurring some improvements in quality. Public reporting is new, …

Care Transitions to the Community From Veterans Affairs Nursing Homes: Experiences of Social Connection and Disconnection

This study aimed to further knowledge of older Veterans’ experiences with transitioning to the community from Veterans Affairs nursing homes (Community Living Centers or CLCs) …