Improving Patient Activation among Older Veterans: Results from a Social Worker-Led Care Transitions Intervention.

ABSTRACT: Older veterans enrolled in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) often use both VHA and non-VHA providers for their care. This dual use, especially around an inpatient visit, can lead to fragmented care during the time of transition post-discharge. Interventions that target patient activation may be valuable ways to help veterans manage complex medication regimens and care plans from multiple providers. The Care Transitions Intervention (CTI) is an evidence-based model that helps older adults gain confidence and skills to achieve their health goals post-discharge. Our study examined the impact of CTI upon patient activation for veterans discharged from non-VHA hospitals. In total, 158 interventions were conducted for 87 veterans. From baseline to follow-up there was a significant 1.7-po

SUBMITTER: Koufacos NS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8982469 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature