This study aimed to explore the feasibility of an educational intervention to strengthen workplace learning systems in four VA Community Living Centers (CLCs).
Background: The study explored the feasibility of an educational intervention to strengthen workplace-learning systems in four VA Community Living Centers (CLCs). Objectives: Specific aims were to 1) conduct a feasibility study to assess whether the educational intervention is practical to implement as designed and 2) conduct a pilot study to validate the methodology proposed for assessing outcomes of this educational intervention. Methods: A multi-level intervention targeting the translation of workplace learning into practice was implemented. The Direct Care Worker (DCW) intervention targeted both clinical knowledge and effective communication. The Coaching Supervision training addressed management and supervision practices for nurses, combined with effective communication. Four CLCs received both interventions, administered by the Paraprofessional Health Institute (PHI), using a train-the-trainer approach over the course of four 3-day sessions. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected to assess factors influencing effectiveness of implementation and to understand the impact of the trainings on participants. Status: The study has been completed with educational interventions implemented and qualitative and quantitative data collected.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
45
The intervention consists of two (2) different types of training, both to be delivered through a train-the-trainer approach. The first of these is coaching-supervision training for nurse managers and other supervisory personnel in the CLC units. The second component is a one-day training for DCWs on communication and managing problem behaviors associated with dementia. These two trainings build on validated training models that have been developed by PHINational, but will be adapted and customized to include VA-developed clinical content on the management of problem behaviors associated with dementia.
VA Boston Healthcare System Jamaica Plain Campus, Jamaica Plain, MA
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Completion of Training Intervention
This outcome measures the number of participants that fully completed the training intervention.
Time frame: This outcome was assessed at the end of the 1 year pilot study.
Facility Implementation of Trainings
This measure assesses the number of participating facilities (4) that implemented trainings in their own facilities upon completion of our educational training intervention.
Time frame: This outcome was assessed at the end of the 1 year pilot study.
Number of Participants in Pilot Surveys
This outcome measures the number of participants that completed the survey during the pilot in order to assess the feasibility of conducting a larger study.
Time frame: This outcome was assessed at the end of the 1 year pilot study.
Number of Participants in Pilot Interviews
This outcome measures the number of participants that participated in interviews that were conducted during the pilot in order to assess the feasibility of conducting a larger study.
Time frame: This outcome was assessed at the end of the 1 year pilot study.
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