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Nursing assistants' behavior toward the institutionalized elderly.

M Brown1

  • 1Department of Social Work, Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC 20010.

QRB. Quality Review Bulletin
|January 1, 1988
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Nursing assistants' behavior toward elderly patients can be improved. Education and positive role models significantly impact nursing assistants' attitudes and job performance in elder care.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Nursing Studies
  • Social Sciences

Background:

  • Intermediate care nursing facilities house institutionalized elderly individuals.
  • Nursing assistants play a crucial role in the daily care of the elderly.
  • Understanding nursing assistants' attitudes is vital for improving elder care quality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore nursing assistants' attitudes and behavior towards the institutionalized elderly.
  • To examine the relationship between job performance and attitudes towards supervisors, training, and the elderly.

Main Methods:

  • A study was conducted at Grant Park Care Center, a nursing facility in Washington, DC.
  • Stepwise regression analysis was used to analyze the data.
  • The analysis focused on nursing assistants' job performance and their attitudes.

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Main Results:

  • Nursing assistants' attitudes towards supervisors, in-service training, and the elderly were measured.
  • A significant relationship was found between job performance and these attitudes.
  • Positive supervisory role models and education promoting appropriate behavior were identified as key factors.

Conclusions:

  • Education and positive supervisory role models can significantly influence nursing assistants' behavior.
  • Interventions focusing on training and supervision can enhance care for the institutionalized elderly.
  • Improving nursing assistants' attitudes is essential for better elder care outcomes.