Clinical Review
Implementing the Eden Alternative on a VA Dementia Care Unit
Promoting Cultural Transformation
Fed Pract. 2007 February;24(2):25
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Frederick J. Kier, PhD and Tracye B. Davis, MHA
Dr. Kier a staff psychologist and Ms. Davis is a compliance program specialist, both at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA.
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