Implementation effectiveness of psychosocial and environmental care practices in assisted living.

ABSTRACT: Psychosocial and environmental care practices are recommended to address behavioral expressions in persons with dementia, but their use has been limited partly because guidance is lacking regarding implementation. In response, we developed a simple "how-to" guide of evidence-based protocols for aromatherapy, natural light, familiar music, and robotic pets; trained staff in four assisted living (AL) communities to use the practices; provided materials; met with them regularly; and evaluated fidelity, facilitators and barriers to implementation, and staff knowledge, attitudes, and self-efficacy. After two months, staff reported more familiarity, confidence, and use; barriers such as difficulty locating supplies and task-focused staff with limited time; and staff "champion" facilitators. Nota

SUBMITTER: Miller HV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9048102 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan-Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature