Teaching Philosophy and Methods of Restorative Care to Assisted Living Owners and Staff |
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| Authors: | Bonnie L Walker Claire S Cole |
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| Institution: | 1. Principal Investigator, Harrington Software Associates , Warrenton , Virginia , USA;2. Nurse Educator, Harrington Software Associates , Warrenton , Virginia , USA |
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| Abstract: | To implement restorative care in assisted living facilities, staff need to understand the philosophy and learn methods to help residents maintain optimal function. In this study, the researchers developed a multimedia training program designed to teach staff how to encourage residents to increase their participation in dressing themselves. Researchers conducted a pilot test to measure the short-term effects of the training on 40 staff from two states. Program effects were measured by completing a survey developed by the researchers. Pretest scores were significantly related to gender (women as a group had higher scores than men). Results indicated significant gains in knowledge at posttest. In addition, 93% of participants described positive changes related to restorative care that they planned to make at their facility as a result of the training. |
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