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A Team Coaching Intervention for Dementia Care: Acceptability and Feasibility Study in Care Communities

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: In 2018, the Alzheimer's Association published the Dementia Care Practice Recommendations (DCPR) to provide guidance on quality care for professionals. This study aimed to examine the feasibility and acceptability of a consultative coaching program to increase adoption of the DCPR. DESIGN: A single-group pre-post design was employed. A 6-month team coaching intervention was implemented to make organization-wide and measurable changes in the areas of (1) policies and procedures, (2) education and training, or (3) care practices to increase person-centered care practices. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS: A total of 36 care communities in Washington and Montana states were enrolled in this program. METHODS: Focus groups were conducted with participants to explore the acceptability and feasibility of the program. A 35-item employees satisfaction survey was administered both before and after the program. RESULTS: The findings offer preliminary evidence that implementing a coaching program is desired by care community staff and has a positive impact on staff job satisfaction and the use of person-centered care. The coaching model was received by staff as a supportive and affirming program. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS: The team coaching intervention, designed to improve person-centered care and employee satisfaction, is acceptable. However, its efficacy needs to be tested with a larger sample using a randomized controlled design.

Source: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association

DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2024.105379

Authors: Jessica Welsch, Boeun Kim, Lorna Prophater, Basia Belza, Sam Fazio

Institutions: Alzheimer's Association, Johns Hopkins University, University of Washington

Language: English

Topic: Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,370