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Improving geriatric care knowledge, competency, and resourcefulness of home care nurses and aides
Mary Ann Rosswurm1, June H Larrabee, Barbara L Nunley
1Geriatric Nursing and Evidence-Based Practice, West Virginia University School of Nursing, USA. marosswurm@aol.com
Home Healthcare Nurse
|June 7, 2003
Abstract:
Home care nurses aides have opportunities to support families caring for frail elders; however, most lack specialized geriatric knowledge, competence, and resourcefulness skills essential to caring for vulnerable elders and assisting their families. This study compares the pretest and posttest intervention scores of a geriatric care continuing education program for nurses and aides. Specific participant outcomes include increased geriatric knowledge, competency, and resourcefulness.