The forgotten sector: workforce development in residential care for older people

Sara Nelson; Deidre Wild; Ala Szczepura

doi:10.12968/nrec.2009.11.4.41063

April 1, 2009Nursing and Residential Care

The forgotten sector: workforce development in residential care for older people

View at Publisher

Ask AI

Bookmark

Share

Key Points

To evaluate the impact and outcomes of a partnership in-reach training team on staff perspectives, workplace relationships, and the quality of care provided to older care home residents.
Implemented a collaborative in-reach team project focused on teaching new clinical and interpersonal skills directly to residential care home staff.
Evaluated qualitative changes in staff personal perspectives, professional relationships, and resident care standards.
Staff reported positive shifts in personal attitudes toward their roles and demonstrated improved interprofessional relationships following skills training.
Residents received an enhanced overall quality of care as a direct outcome of the workforce development initiative.

Ask about this paper

Answers are grounded in this paper and cite their sources.

Implication

Project evaluation demonstrates improved care quality and staff perspectives in residential care homes, highlighting the benefits of workforce development.

Abstract

No abstract yet. The journal hasn't published one we can show.

Discussion

No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.

Cite This Study

Nelson et al. (2009) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a09ef9e0e219f8cdd345ca7 https://doi.org/10.12968/nrec.2009.11.4.41063

View at Publisher

Ask AI

Bookmark

Share

The forgotten sector: workforce development in residential care for older people

Key Points

Ask about this paper

Implication

Abstract

Discussion

Cite This Study

The forgotten sector: workforce development in residential care for older people

Key Points

Ask about this paper

Implication

Abstract

Discussion

Cite This Study

Keep reading

Keep reading