Pilot implementation of elder-friendly care practices in acute care setting: a mixed methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Frail older patients are at risk of experiencing a decline in physical and cognitive function unrelated to the reason for admission. The Elder-Friendly Care (EFC) program was designed to improve the care, experiences, and outcomes of frail older adults. The project supported 8 Early Adoption Sites (EAS) in a large Canadian healthcare organization by providing multiple strategies, educational opportunities, and resources. The purpose of this study was to assess the usefulness of EFC educational materials and resources, staff practice changes and perceptions in pilot sites, and readiness for scale and spread.

Methods

The study was conducted from May 2017 to June 2018 using a mixed-methods approach incorporating the Kirkpatrick Model of Training/Evaluation. A total o

SUBMITTER: Arain MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7181575 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature