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Caregiving Dementia Quality Assurance Person-Centered

Evaluating the Implementation of the Individualized Positive Psychosocial Interaction (IPPI) as a Quality Improvement Project in Nursing Homes

The Individualized Positive Psychosocial Interaction (IPPI) is a non-pharmacological, person-centered, intervention for nursing home (NH) residents living with moderate to severe dementia.

Caregiving Dementia Quality Assurance Person-Centered

Evaluating the Implementation of the Individualized Positive Psychosocial Interaction (IPPI) as a Quality Improvement Project in Nursing Homes

Objectives

The Individualized Positive Psychosocial Interaction (IPPI) is a non-pharmacological, person-centered, intervention for nursing home (NH) residents living with moderate to severe dementia. The purpose of this study was to assess the pragmatic implementation of the IPPI by leveraging Ohio’s Nursing Home Quality Improvement Program (QIP).

Methods

Implementation teams collected resident mood ratings pre- and post-IPPI and completed virtual interviews to assess their Organizational Readiness for Implementing Change as well as the acceptability, feasibility, and appropriateness of the IPPI. Implementation strategies included: providing ongoing consultation; identifying and preparing champions; assessing for readiness and identifying barriers; and developing and distributing effective educational materials.

Results

Fifteen NHs completed the QIP (65% completion rate) and reported high organizational commitment to change and high change efficacy. NHs engaged n = 65 residents in n = 638 IPPIs. Residents experienced a positive mood change after 47% of IPPIs. NHs found the IPPI program to be highly acceptable, feasible, and appropriate.

Conclusions

Overall, 65% of NHs successfully implemented the IPPI QIP with people living with moderate to severe dementia.

Clinical Implications

Given the positive mood changes and high staff satisfaction, results suggest that these brief, individualized activities can be effective strategies to address the communication of distress among PLWD.

Clinical Gerontologist, doi.org/10.1080/07317115.2024.2317403

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