Factors Affecting Veteran-Directed Care Enrollment
Author Information
Author(s): Wendy Hathaway, Pranjal Tyagi, Erin Bouldin, Samer Nasr, Stuti Dang
Primary Institution: VA Providence Healthcare System
Hypothesis
What factors influence veterans' decisions to enroll in the Veteran Directed Care program?
Conclusion
Veterans and caregivers identified both facilitators and barriers to enrolling in the Veteran Directed Care program.
Supporting Evidence
- Enrolled veterans appreciated the ease of enrollment and user-friendly management tools.
- Caregivers valued the ability to choose their caregiver and schedule.
- Those who declined enrollment cited program complexity and fear of losing eligibility for other services.
Takeaway
Some veterans find it easy to join a program that lets them choose their own caregivers, while others worry about the rules and tasks involved.
Methodology
Qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted with veterans and their caregivers across seven VA medical centers.
Limitations
Interviews are still ongoing, which may affect the completeness of the findings.
Participant Demographics
Veterans referred to the VDC program and their family caregivers.
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