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| Research article summary (published 29 Apr 2003): |
Educating the families of nursing home residents: a pilot study using a computer-based system.
Full Abstract
OBJECTIVES:
To enhance family participation in nursing home care through a Web-based system of interactive video training and interactive communication with the facilities.
DESIGN:
In this pilot study, focus groups guided the design and development of a prototype computer system for family members of nursing home residents. Its usability and functionality was tested with family members of diverse age and ethnicity.
SETTING:
Nursing home sites around Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
PARTICIPANTS:
The study comprised 18 family members who were primary decision makers for nursing home residents. Most were elderly females, and 33% were African-Americans.
INTERVENTION:
Computer-based education on dementia, agitation/aggression, and caregiver strategies.
MEASUREMENTS:
Knowledge was assessed with a 16 question pretest and posttest. Satisfaction surveys were completed.
RESULTS:
Knowledge of key principles of dementia care improved significantly (paired t test, t = 5.9(17), P < 0.0001). User satisfaction and "ease of use" received high ratings.
CONCLUSION:
Computer-based interactive videos can be used to educate family members of nursing home residents on dementia care. A complete curriculum of education and interactive bulletin boards for family inclusion in care planning are currently under development and will be tested to determine any impact on resident quality of life and quality of care outcomes.
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Author information
Author/s: Rosen, Jules (J); Mittal, Vikas (V); Mulsant, Benoit H (BH); Degenholtz, Howard (H); Castle, Nicholas (N); Fox, Debra (D);
Affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Rosenji(-atsign-)msx.upmc.edu
Grants: AG19088 (Agency:United States NIA) ; HS11976 (Agency:United States AHRQ) ; MH01613 (Agency:United States NIMH)
Journal and publication information
Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
Journal: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association (J Am Med Dir Assoc), published in United States. (Language: eng)
Reference: -2003 May-Jun; vol 4 (issue 3) : pp 128-34
Dates: Created 2003/07/11; Completed 2003/07/25; Revised 2007/11/14;
PMID: 12854985, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/6/2008)
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