Preparing care home staff to manage challenging behaviours among residents living with dementia: A mixed-methods evaluation

[摘要] We evaluated an intervention designed to manage challenging behaviours of people with dementia. Framework analysis of interviews (n=21) showed the intervention modified practice and perceptions. The intervention (n=58; power calculation proposed n=160 for medium effect) had no significant effect on attitudes to dementia for time (p=.42) or care home (p=.15). The Maslach burnout scores did not change significantly for person-centredness for time (p=.83) or care home (p=.29). Hope scores showed a significant effect post-intervention (p=.004), but this was not maintained. No significant main effect was found for care home (p=.36). Experiential learning enabled staff to experience benefits of person-centred care firsthand.

[学科分类] 老年医学

[关键词] dementia;medication therapy management;nursing homes;patient-centred care;psychological intervention