title: A model abuse prevention program for nursing assistants.
abstract: This article describes the development, implementation, and evaluation of a model abuse prevention curriculum designed for nursing assistants. Findings from the evaluation showed high satisfaction with the program and improvement on a number of indicators, including reduced conflict with and abuse of residents.
authors.affiliation: Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Pillemer
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Hudson
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003479:Curriculum; D004552:Elder Abuse / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D017145:Models, Educational; D009728:Nursing Assistants / Q000193:education*; D009735:Nursing Homes; D010344:Patient Advocacy; D011897:Random Allocation; D012381:Role Playing