Caitlin B. Kappler
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View article: Understanding the Tradition and Impact of VA Innovation to Geriatric Care
Understanding the Tradition and Impact of VA Innovation to Geriatric Care Open
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has been a leader in geriatric care since the aftermath of World War I, pioneering specialized programs to meet the needs of aging Veterans. In 1975, Congress established the Geriatric Research, Educ…
View article: Advancing Geriatric Care: The Impact and Future of STRIDE in the VA
Advancing Geriatric Care: The Impact and Future of STRIDE in the VA Open
STRIDE (AssiSTed EaRly MobIlity for HospitalizeD VEterans) is an evidence-based, supervised walking program designed to preserve and enhance the physical function of older Veterans, a population at high risk for hospital-associated disabil…
View article: OPTIMIZING FUNCTION AND INDEPENDENCE: NATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION OF THREE CLINICAL PROGRAMS WITHIN VA
OPTIMIZING FUNCTION AND INDEPENDENCE: NATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION OF THREE CLINICAL PROGRAMS WITHIN VA Open
Older Veterans aged 65+ account for roughly one-half of Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare users. Comprised of more than 170 medical facilities, VA promotes programs to support function and independence for both Veterans and their caregivers…
View article: PATIENT-REPORTED PAIN AND SLEEP DISTURBANCE AFTER HOSPITALIZATION FOR MEDICAL ILLNESS
PATIENT-REPORTED PAIN AND SLEEP DISTURBANCE AFTER HOSPITALIZATION FOR MEDICAL ILLNESS Open
Older adults experience a well-documented period of vulnerability following hospitalization; yet contributing factors are not fully understood. The goal of this cross-sectional study was to examine associations between post-discharge pain …
View article: Organizational Characteristics of Hospitals Meeting STRIDE Program Adoption Benchmarks to Support Mobility for Hospitalized Persons
Organizational Characteristics of Hospitals Meeting STRIDE Program Adoption Benchmarks to Support Mobility for Hospitalized Persons Open
There are few validated contextual measures predicting adoption of evidence-based programs. Variation in context at clinical sites can hamper dissemination. We examined organizational characteristics of Veterans Affairs hospitals implement…
View article: Effects of Implementation of a Supervised Walking Program in Veterans Affairs Hospitals
Effects of Implementation of a Supervised Walking Program in Veterans Affairs Hospitals Open
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Quality Enhancement Research Initiative (Optimizing Function and Independence QUERI).
View article: A STEPPED WEDGE CLUSTER RANDOMIZED TRIAL OF THE STRIDE SUPERVISED WALKING PROGRAM IN VA HOSPITALS
A STEPPED WEDGE CLUSTER RANDOMIZED TRIAL OF THE STRIDE SUPERVISED WALKING PROGRAM IN VA HOSPITALS Open
In trials, hospital walking programs improved functional ability after discharge, but little evidence exists on their effectiveness under routine practice conditions or their implementation across health systems. We conducted a Type III hy…