This study assesses the implementation of the Individualized Positive Psychosocial Interaction (IPPI) as part of a 15-site Ohio nursing home quality improvement program. Participating homes reported strong organizational commitment and efficacy, with 65% completing the program successfully. These communities conducted 638 IPPIs with 65 residents. Nearly half (47%) of the IPPI experiences resulted in positive mood changes for residents. Overall, nursing homes found the IPPI highly acceptable, feasible, and appropriate, indicating its effectiveness in addressing distress communication among residents with moderate to severe dementia. The findings underscore the potential of brief, person-centered interventions in enhancing the well-being of individuals living with dementia in long-term care settings.

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https://doi.org/10.1080/07317115.2024.2317403

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Team Members as Authors

Members of the the PELI Team who contributed to this publication.

Katherine Abbott, Ph.D, MGS

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Dennis Cheatham

Communication Director

Executive Director; Scripps Gerontology Center

Professor of Gerontology; Miami University

Katherine Abbott, Ph.D, MGS

Kimberly VanHaitsma, Ph.D., FGSA

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Dennis Cheatham

Communication Director

Professor, Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing
Director, Program for Person-Centered Living Systems of Care

Kimberly VanHaitsma, Ph.D., FGSA

Alexandra Heppner, BS

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Dennis Cheatham

Communication Director

Events & Programs Manager

Twin Towers Senior Living Community

Alexandra Heppner, BS