Engaging the Wisdom of Older Veterans to Enhance VA Healthcare, Research, and Services.

Meaghan A KennedyHope M AdamsJames AlsphaughSerena E DouglasThomas R FellerRobert FleakVernon MooreSusan Martin-SandersThomas M SchultzKarleen StrattonJ Pat SullivanLance Van SickleJ David YatesTerry A YatesDaniel D Matlock

Published in: Journal of general internal medicine (2022)

The OVET is similar to other established stakeholder engagement groups; team members offer their individual viewpoints at any stage of research, clinical demonstration, or quality improvement projects. The OVET provides a mechanism for the voice of older Veterans and caregivers to shape aspects of individual projects. Importantly, these projects support patient-centered care and promote the characteristics of an age-friendly healthcare system.

Keyphrases

quality improvement
healthcare
patient safety
community dwelling
middle aged
palliative care
physical activity
primary care
mental health
affordable care act
chronic pain
low cost