Nursing home staff perspectives on adoption of an innovation in  goals of care communication

Nursing homes (NH) are important settings for end-of-life care, but limited implementation may impede goals of care discussions. The purpose of this study was to understand NH staff perceptions of adoption and sustainability of the Goals of Care video decision aid for families of residents with advanced dementia. Study design was a cross-sectional survey of staff at 11 NHs in North Carolina who participated in the Goals of Care (GOC) cluster randomized clinical trial. Staff perceived the GOC decision aid intervention as a positive innovation; it was perceived as more compatible with current practices by male staff, nurses, and more experienced NH staff.

Source: Geriatric Nursing - August 30, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Latarsha Chisholm, Sheryl Zimmerman, Cherie Rosemond, Eleanor McConnell, Bryan J. Weiner, Feng-Chang Lin, Laura Hanson Tags: Feature Article Source Type: research