PROCESS EVALUATION OF THE RESIDENTIAL CARE TRANSITION MODULE
2024

Evaluation of the Residential Care Transition Module

Sample size: 120 publication

Author Information

Author(s): Urbanski Dana, Birkeland Robyn, Louwagie Katie, Bailey Dionne, Baker Zachary, Gustavson Allison, Mitchell Lauren, Gaugler Joseph

Primary Institution: University of Minnesota

Hypothesis

Process evaluations can provide insights into the implementation of evidence-based innovations in dementia care.

Conclusion

Participants found the Residential Care Transition Module to be highly useful and satisfactory.

Supporting Evidence

  • 107 out of 120 treatment participants completed the six-session intervention.
  • Emotional support was delivered in 91% of intervention sessions.
  • Participants engaged in an average of six ad hoc coaching sessions.

Takeaway

This study looked at a program that helps people with dementia transition to care, and most participants really liked it.

Methodology

A 12-month mixed methods evaluation using quantitative and qualitative data.

Limitations

Some participants did not complete the intervention due to bereavement.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.1256

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