Training for a supportive geriatric environment: a preliminary report.
Gerontological manpower development is the goal of an ongoing project where various training modules are designed, tested, and evaluated within the institutional or community context where the service is delivered. This paper reports initial data on program effectiveness and attitudinal and work assessment changes resulting from staff training in environmental therapy.
D000368:Aged; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003482:Custodial Care; D006268:Health Facilities; D006272:Health Facility Environment; D006299:Health Services for the Aged; D006783:Hospitals, State; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy; D008884:Milieu Therapy; D010414:Pennsylvania; D010564:Personnel, Hospital / Q000193:education*; D000078329:Workforce