Care Ecosystem Toolkit Details implementation guidance for the evidence-based Care Ecosystem model, which improves supports for people with dementia and their caregivers. Implementation Tool February 2018
Laying the Groundwork for Trauma-Informed Care How organizations can transition to trauma-informed care. Brief/Report January 2018
Caregiver Integration during Discharge Planning of Older Adults to Reduce Resource Utilization: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials Including caregivers in the discharge planning process reduces the risk of hospital readmission for older adults. Peer-Reviewed Article April 2017
How High-Need Patients Experience Health Care in the United States This 2016 survey reveals that the health care system is failing people with complex needs Brief/Report December 2016
The Core of Care Management: The Role of Authentic Relationships in Caring for Patients with Frequent Hospitalizations This study links “authentic healing relationships” with patient motivation and active health management. Peer-Reviewed Article August 2016
Person-Centered Care: The Business Case Federal policy changes have made PCC models of care more financially viable. Brief/Report June 2016
Key Ingredients for Successful Trauma-Informed Care Implementation Trauma-informed care can improve patient engagement and treatment adherence while reducing costs. Brief/Report April 2016
Adding a Measure of Self-Management Capability to Risk Assessment Can Improve Prediction of High Costs Less “activated” patients are more likely to benefit from care coordination. Peer-Reviewed Article March 2016
Person-Centered Care: A Definition and Essential Elements This resource provides a definition and essential elements of person-centered care. Peer-Reviewed Article December 2015
The Effectiveness of Community Engagement in Public Health Interventions for Disadvantaged Groups: A Meta-Analysis Incorporating community engagement into public health interventions leads to improved health outcomes and a greater sense of self-efficacy among intervention recipients. Peer-Reviewed Article February 2015
Interventions for Alleviating Loneliness Among Older Persons: A Critical Review Promising approaches to reduce loneliness for older adults in community and institutional settings. Peer-Reviewed Article January 2015