A Quasi-experimental study on prevention and reduction of involuntary treatment at home (PRITAH) in people with dementia.

ABSTRACT:

Aim and objectives

To examine the implementation (reach, dose, fidelity, adaptations, satisfaction), mechanisms of impact (attitude, subjective norm, perceived behavioural control and intention) and context of the PRITAH intervention.

Background

Involuntary treatment, defined as care provided against one's will, is highly prevalent in home care. The PRITAH intervention comprises policy, workshops, coaching and alternative measures for professional caregivers to prevent and reduce involuntary treatment in home care.

Design

Quasi-experimental study.

Methods

Eight home care teams from two care organisations participated in this study. Guided by the Theory of Planned Behavior, the mechanisms of impact were evaluated with questionnaires. Implementation and context w

SUBMITTER: Mengelers AMHJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9788076 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature