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Improving person-centered mobility care in nursing homes: a feasibility study.
Janice Taylor1, Anna Barker2, Heather Hill3
1Monash University, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Building 1, 270 Ferntree Gully Rd, Notting Hill, Melbourne, Victoria 3168, Australia.
This study found that a person-centered mobility care training intervention was feasible and well-accepted in a nursing home setting. The methods used can effectively measure improvements in resident independence and quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Nursing Home Care
- Rehabilitation Science
Background:
- Person-centered care is crucial for quality nursing home services.
- Effective mobility care enhances resident independence and quality of life.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the feasibility of a multi-faceted training intervention for person-centered mobility care in nursing homes.
- To assess the suitability of study methods and outcome measures for future research.
Main Methods:
- Realist evaluation and mixed methods were used.
- A multi-faceted training intervention was implemented with nursing home staff and residents.
- Intervention included training sessions, weekly huddles, and reflective practice.
Main Results:
- The intervention was demonstrated to be feasible, practical, and well-accepted.
- Outcome measures showed potential for assessing intervention effectiveness in larger trials.
- Focus groups offered insights into context and mechanisms of change.
Conclusions:
- The training intervention is a viable approach to improving person-centered mobility care in nursing homes.
- Further research is recommended to confirm effectiveness and sustainability.
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