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A program on complementary therapies for long-term care nursing assistants
A L D'eramo1, K K Papp, J H Rose
1Geriatric Research Education & Clinical Center, Louis Stokes Veterans Administration Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA.
Geriatric Nursing (New York, N.Y.)
|August 16, 2001
Summary
Nursing assistants face demanding jobs with little support. A new course teaches complementary therapies (CTs) to enhance their quality of life and coping strategies.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Support
- Complementary Therapies
- Nursing Workforce Studies
Background:
- Nursing assistants (NAs) experience significant workplace stress due to heavy workloads and demanding job roles.
- Inadequate support systems exacerbate the challenges faced by NAs, impacting their well-being and job satisfaction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a course designed to equip nursing assistants with skills in complementary therapies (CTs).
- To enhance the quality of life for NAs by empowering them to utilize CTs.
- To provide NAs with a framework for planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating CTs in their practice.
Main Methods:
- The study describes the curriculum and implementation of a training course focused on complementary therapies for NAs.
- The course content emphasizes practical application and evaluation of CTs within the healthcare setting.
Main Results:
- The article details the structure and content of the educational intervention for NAs.
- The course aims to build NA capacity in managing stress and improving personal well-being through CTs.
Conclusions:
- Complementary therapies offer a potential avenue for improving the quality of life for nursing assistants.
- Further research is warranted to investigate the impact of such training on NA recruitment and retention in the workforce.
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