A posture and mobility training package for care home staff: results of a cluster randomised controlled feasibility trial (the PATCH trial).

ABSTRACT:

Background

provision of care for care home residents with complex needs is challenging. Physiotherapy and activity interventions can improve well-being but are often time-limited and resource intensive. A sustainable approach is to enhance the confidence and skills of staff who provide care. This trial assessed the feasibility of undertaking a definitive evaluation of a posture and mobility training programme for care staff.

Design and setting

a cluster randomised controlled feasibility trial with embedded process evaluation. Ten care homes in Yorkshire, United Kingdom, were randomised (1:1) to the skilful care training package (SCTP) or usual care (UC).

Participants

residents who were not independently mobile.

Intervention

SCTP-delivered by physiotherapists to

SUBMITTER: Graham L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7444667 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature