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    Description, and pilot evaluation, of novel staff education to improve care of confused older inpatients

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    Authors
    Horner, B.
    Watson, N.
    Hill, Anne-Marie
    Etherton-Beer, C.
    Date
    2014
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Horner, B. and Watson, N. and Hill, A. and Etherton-Beer, C. 2014. Description, and pilot evaluation, of novel staff education to improve care of confused older inpatients. Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing. 31 (2): pp. 5-12.
    Source Title
    Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing
    Additional URLs
    http://www.ajan.com.au/Vol31/Issue2/1Horner.pdf
    ISSN
    0813-0531
    School
    School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/14010
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Objective To determine feasibility of novel staff education aiming to optimise care for confused older people. Design Pre/post qualitative study. Setting Tertiary teaching hospital. Subjects Clinical staff in two geriatric medicine wards. Interventions Self-directed learning modules, with access to an education resource officer to reinforce learning in real time. Main outcome measures Primary outcomes were feasibility (proportion of staff completing the education) and perceived effectiveness (measured in focus groups and individual interviews). Results Twenty-six staff agreed to undertake the education; six confirmed completion of the entire learning package. Participants were enthusiastic about education regarding confused older people. Participants who completed the education modules reported they were satisfied with the format and content of the learning materials, but cited time constraints as a major barrier. Conclusion Participants expressed need and enthusiasm for education but uptake of the package was less than anticipated. Organisational support (such as providing staff with protected paid time to complete education) may be required to improve adherence.

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