The National Institute on Aging (NIA) awarded a $3,732,394 Project Grant (CFDA 93.866, Aging Research) to the University of South Florida. The 5-year grant, commencing on September 15, 2024, will fund a cluster randomized trial to evaluate the effectiveness of the "Palliative Care Education in Assisted Living for Dementia Care Providers" (PCEAL-DCP) intervention. The study aims to examine the impact of the PCEAL-DCP training program on increasing documentation of advance care planning discussions and hospice utilization among assisted living residents with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Additionally, the project will assess the intervention's effects on staff self-efficacy, organizational support, job satisfaction, and commitment. Dissemination of the PCEAL-DCP training could potentially improve the quality of dementia care in assisted living settings nationwide.
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