Dementia Training Needs for Care Workers
Author Information
Author(s): Andersen, Kaplan, Foster, Stefanucci, Moffitt, Dremann, Bechek
Primary Institution: University of Utah
Hypothesis
What are the training needs of direct care workers in assisted living and personal care agencies for dementia care?
Conclusion
Direct care workers, supervisors, and administrators agree on the need for interactive and relevant dementia training that fits into work schedules.
Supporting Evidence
- Training topics identified included de-escalation strategies and practical knowledge areas.
- Direct care workers emphasized the need for training to be interactive and relevant to their daily tasks.
Takeaway
Care workers who help people with dementia need better training to do their jobs well, and everyone agrees on what topics are most important.
Methodology
Interviews were conducted with direct care workers, supervisors, and administrators in assisted living facilities and personal care agencies to identify training needs.
Limitations
The study may not represent all care workers as it was limited to specific facilities and agencies.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 23 direct care workers, 7 supervisors, and 8 administrators from 4 facilities.
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