NCT00875706

Training and Coaching to Promote High Performance in Veteran Affairs (VA) Nursing Home Care

Training and Coaching to Promote High Performance in VA Nursing Home Care

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 45 (actual)
• Sponsor: US Department of Veterans Affairs · Federal
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This study aimed to explore the feasibility of an educational intervention to strengthen workplace learning systems in four VA Community Living Centers (CLCs).

Detailed description

Background: The study explored the feasibility of an educational intervention to strengthen workplace-learning systems in four VA Community Living Centers (CLCs). Objectives: Specific aims were to 1) conduct a feasibility study to assess whether the educational intervention is practical to implement as designed and 2) conduct a pilot study to validate the methodology proposed for assessing outcomes of this educational intervention. Methods: A multi-level intervention targeting the translation of workplace learning into practice was implemented. The Direct Care Worker (DCW) intervention targeted both clinical knowledge and effective communication. The Coaching Supervision training addressed management and supervision practices for nurses, combined with effective communication. Four CLCs received both interventions, administered by the Paraprofessional Health Institute (PHI), using a train-the-trainer approach over the course of four 3-day sessions. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected to assess factors influencing effectiveness of implementation and to understand the impact of the trainings on participants. Status: The study has been completed with educational interventions implemented and qualitative and quantitative data collected.

Conditions

• Dementia

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Educational Intervention	The intervention consists of two (2) different types of training, both to be delivered through a train-the-trainer approach. The first of these is coaching-supervision training for nurse managers and other supervisory personnel in the CLC units. The second component is a one-day training for DCWs on communication and managing problem behaviors associated with dementia. These two trainings build on validated training models that have been developed by PHINational, but will be adapted and customized to include VA-developed clinical content on the management of problem behaviors associated with dementia.

Timeline

• Start date: 2009-10-01
• Primary completion: 2011-03-01
• Completion: 2011-03-01
• First posted: 2009-04-03
• Last updated: 2015-04-24
• Results posted: 2014-11-24

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States