Impact of the applied simulated and integrated learning approach on nursing assistants’ knowledge and confidence caring for frail seniors in nursing homes

Impact of the applied simulated and integrated learning approach on nursing assistants’ knowledge and confidence caring for frail seniors in nursing homes

Abstract Background Increasing importance is being placed on optimizing the role of Nursing Aides (NAs) in improving quality of care for nursing home (NH) residents. One approach to do so is to have NAs participate in assessments embedded within the Minimum Data Set (MDS). This pilot study aimed to...

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Main Authors: Veronique M. Boscart, George Heckman, Meaghan Davey, Michelle Heyer, John P. Hirdes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:Pilot and Feasibility Studies
Subjects:
Long-term care
Nursing homes
Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
interRAI
Nursing assistants
Standardized assessment tools
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40814-018-0272-x

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