Award
Colorado Division of Veterans Affairs 5IK2HX003341-04
Optimizing Transitions for Dual-Use Veterans Living with Dementia following Hospitalization in the Community
Recipient
Veterans Affairs (VA) EASTERN COLORADO HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
Awarded
January 28, 2026
Identifier
5IK2HX003341-04
This award supports research to improve care transitions for Veterans with dementia who use both community and VA healthcare services, focusing on reducing adverse outcomes post-hospitalization.
Description
The project aims to evaluate and improve transitions of care for Veterans with Dementia (VLWD) who are discharged from community hospitals or emergency departments (ED). It addresses the gaps in care for dual-use Veterans (receiving both community and VA care) under the VA MISSION Act of 2018. The work involves a mixed-methods approach to identify risk factors for adverse outcomes and to pilot an intervention to enhance care transitions.