Understanding research facilitators’ perspectives on program implementation to reduce behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia
Research Facilitator perspectives provide unique insights into the implementation process of EIT-4-BPSD. Findings underscore the critical role of leadership support, effective communication, and staff engagement in successful implementation. Strategies such as team huddles, incentives, and knowledge-sharing networks contribute to enhancing implementation effectiveness and promoting person-centered care in nursing homes. Addressing organizational barriers and supporting staff learning and development are crucial for sustained improvements in dementia care quality and outcomes. Our findings contribute actionable strategies to enhance implementation effectiveness and promote person-centered care for residents with dementia.
Authors
- Karen Eshraghi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4687-8113)
- Ann Kolanowski (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3572-1791)
- Caroline McDermott (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8182-4276)
- Katherine Abbott (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6815-2065)
- Liza L. Behrens (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6143-2654)
- Kiernan Riley (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1957-8262)
- Barbara Resnick (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2839-5783)
- Elizabeth Galik (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7337-8018)
- Marie P. Boltz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1133-2249)
- Kimberly Van Haitsma
- Timothy Olayemi Adekeye
Institutions
- University of Maryland, Baltimore (US)
- Pennsylvania State University (US)
- Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital (US)
- Abramson Center for Jewish Life (US)
- VA Maryland Health Care System (US)
- Fitchburg State University (US)
- Miami University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Gerontologist
- Published
- 2025-11-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnaf249
- Primary Topic
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00