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Cassandra Dictus

Clinical Associate in the School of Nursing
School of Nursing

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Clinical Associate in the School of Nursing · 2024 - Present School of Nursing

Recent Publications


Acceptability of the Veterans Health Administration's Caregiver Health and Wellbeing Coaching Program: Evidence From a Mixed-Methods Evaluation.

Journal Article J Appl Gerontol · December 15, 2025 This explanatory, sequential mixed-methods evaluation assessed the acceptability of the Veterans Health Administration's Caregiver Health and Wellbeing Coaching (CHWC) program from the perspectives of caregivers and staff. Guided by the Theoretical Framewo ... Full text Link to item Cite

Exploring Safety Concerns in Assisted Living Communities: A Qualitative Comparison of Resident, Family, and Staff Perspectives.

Journal Article Journal of the American Medical Directors Association · December 2025 ObjectivesSafety concerns in assisted living (AL) communities are critical, yet understudied from the perspectives of residents, family caregivers, and staff. This study aimed to explore and compare safety concerns across these 3 groups.Design ... Full text Cite

Quality-of-life factors at home and in health care settings for people living with dementia.

Journal Article Gerontologist · October 22, 2025 BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Person-centered "home time" measures track time spent in health care versus home using claims data. These measures can indicate patient preferences, quality of care, or quality of life. However, for people living with dementia, t ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Education, Training & Certifications


University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill · 2018 B.S.N.
Portland State University · 2015 M.P.H.