Interdisciplinary development and implementation of a dementia skills training program in a VA community living center: a pilot study

This pilot study investigates the usefulness of a dementia care training program developed by an interdisciplinary team to address problem behaviors associated with dementia. Staff members of a VA Community Living Center completed an 8-hour workshop covering fundamental knowledge about dementia and instruction in skills to use with patients through video, lecture, and role-plays. Measures on dementia knowledge and perceived self-efficacy were completed by staff members before and after the workshop.

Source: Geriatric Nursing - January 11, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Lindsay A. Gerolimatos, Kyle S. Page, Phyllis Balestracci, Kate L.M. Hinrichs Source Type: research