Effect of respite care training on the knowledge, attitude, and self-esteem of volunteer providers.
This pilot study explored the effect that respite care training had on volunteers' knowledge about Alzheimer's disease (AD), their attitudes toward the cognitively impaired, and their self-esteem. Volunteer respite providers (n = 52) were recruited and participated in four different day (seven-hour) respite care training programs. The sample was predominantly female (85 percent) and white (90 percent). Knowledge about AD increased significantly after respite training (p < .001), and attitudes toward someone who wanders were also significantly improved (p = .026). Overall, the findings support the immediate effectiveness of the respite training program.
Robinson
Karen M
KM
University of Louisville School of Nursing, Louisville, Kentucky, USA.
Kiesler
Kay F
KF
Looney
Stephen W
SW
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000544:Alzheimer Disease; D001290:Attitude; D017028:Caregivers; D003071:Cognition; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012144:Respite Care; D012649:Self Concept; D012944:Social Support; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods*; D014838:Volunteers