title: Use of a handheld computer observational tool to improve communication for care planning and psychosocial well-being.
abstract: Staff development nurses in long-term care are challenged to implement training programs that foster quality unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) care and improve the transfer of their observations to licensed nursing staff for care planning. This study describes the outcomes of a program where UAP recorded behavioral problems of residents to inform care. Findings suggest that staff development nurses who aim to improve UAP reporting without simultaneously targeting licensed nursing staff behaviors may worsen nursing staff relationships.
authors.affiliation: Duke University School of Nursing and Duke University Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development, Durham, North Carolina 27710, USA. coraz001@mc.duke.edu
authors.forename: Kirsten
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Corazzini
authors.forename: Carla Gene
authors.initials: CG
authors.lastname: Rapp
authors.forename: Eleanor S
authors.initials: ES
authors.lastname: McConnell
authors.forename: Ruth A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Anderson
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D034201:Computers, Handheld; D003704:Dementia / Q000451:nursing; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008134:Long-Term Care; D008297:Male; D009657:North Carolina; D009728:Nursing Assistants / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology; D009735:Nursing Homes; D019370:Observation; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010563:Personnel Turnover; D013192:Staff Development