Mental Health Interventions in VA Community Living Centers
Author Information
Author(s): Kyle Edward Hines, Jr., Ryu HyeRim, Elizabeth MacDonald, Benjamin Szymanski, Kimberly Curyto, Michele Karel
Primary Institution: VA Hospital, Oak Park, Illinois, United States
Hypothesis
What are the current practices and barriers in mental health interventions within VHA Community Living Centers?
Conclusion
The study found a variety of mental health intervention practices in VA Community Living Centers, highlighting the importance of team engagement and identifying barriers to effective treatment.
Supporting Evidence
- 76% of respondents found supportive therapy to be helpful.
- 75% reported behavior therapy as beneficial.
- 66% indicated behavior management was useful.
- 65% found reminiscence/narrative therapy helpful.
- 59% reported relaxation training as effective.
- 54% indicated cognitive behavioral therapy was beneficial.
- 52% found problem-solving therapy helpful.
- 50% reported motivational interviewing as useful.
Takeaway
This study looked at how mental health professionals help veterans in nursing homes and found that teamwork is really important for providing good care.
Methodology
An anonymous national survey of CLC mental health professionals was conducted to assess the status of mental health practices.
Limitations
The survey had a response rate of 48.4%, which may not fully represent all CLC mental health practices.
Participant Demographics
Participants included psychologists and psychiatric providers working in VHA Community Living Centers.
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