THE RIGHT STRATEGY, THE RIGHT PERSON, THE RIGHT TIME: DEVELOPING AN ADVOCACY FIELD GUIDE FOR RURAL GERIATRICS
2024

Advocacy Field Guide for Rural Geriatrics

Sample size: 11 publication

Author Information

Author(s): Franzosa Emily, Kelley Lynette, Dryden Eileen, Hall Lauren, Moo Lauren, Hung William

Primary Institution: James J Peters VA Medical Center

Hypothesis

How can health system priorities be aligned to improve rural geriatric care?

Conclusion

The study resulted in the development of an advocacy field guide to help expand rural geriatric services.

Supporting Evidence

  • Leaders shared that there was no ‘best way’ to advocate.
  • The guide draws from interview data, policy analysis, and best practices.
  • It describes multiple avenues to employ effective advocacy strategies.

Takeaway

This study helps people in charge of healthcare in rural areas figure out how to get more help for older adults by giving them a guide.

Methodology

Semi-structured interviews with former leaders in the Veterans Health Administration.

Participant Demographics

Former leaders in the Veterans Health Administration.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.0980

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