Improving staff nutritional practices in community-based group homes: evaluation, training, and management.
We evaluated the effectiveness of a staff training and management package on nutritional practices in two community-based group homes serving adults with developmental disabilities. Food storage, menu development, and meal preparation were trained in a multiple baseline format, followed by supervisor feedback. All staff behaviors increased after training and were maintained for up to 1 year. Biological indices reflected collateral improvements in the health of consumers, and surveys of staff and parents established social validity.
Bancroft NeuroHealth, Haddonfield, New Jersey 08033, USA.
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D000328:Adult; D017028:Caregivers; D003156:Community Mental Health Services / Q000592:standards*; D004045:Dietary Services / Q000592:standards*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D016352:Group Homes; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability; D009747:Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D012112:Residential Facilities; D013663:Teaching