title: PerCEN trial participant perspectives on the implementation and outcomes of person-centered dementia care and environments.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Well-being and various forms of agitation in people with dementia can be improved in a person-centered long-term care setting. Data obtained during the Person-Centered Dementia Care and Environment (PerCEN) randomized controlled trial shed light on the factors that influenced the adoption and outcomes of person-centered interventions in long-term care from the perspective of study participants.
  
  
  METHODS
  Data were obtained from PerCEN participants: individual semi-structured interviews with care managers (29), nurses and care staff (70); telephone surveys with family members (73); staff reports of care approaches; and 131 field note entries recorded by the person-centered care and environment facilitators. Data were interpreted inductively using content analysis, code building, theme development, and synthesis of findings.
  
  
  RESULTS
  All data sources confirmed that, when adopted, the person-centered model increased the number and variety of opportunities for resident interaction, improved flexibility in care regimens, enhanced staff's attention to resident needs, reduced resident agitation, and improved their well-being. Barriers and enablers for the person-centered model related to leadership, manager, staff and family appreciation of the model, staff's capacity, effective communication and team work among direct care staff, care service flexibility, and staff education on how to focus care on the person's well-being.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Successful knowledge translation of the person-centered model starts with managerial leadership and support; it is sustained when staff are educated and assisted to apply the model, and, along with families, come to appreciate the benefits of flexible care services and teamwork in achieving resident well-being. The Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry number is ACTRN 12608000095369.
authors: Aged and Extended Care Nursing,Faculty of Health,University of Technology Sydney,Sydney,New South Wales,Australia.
authors: Lynn
authors: L
authors: Chenoweth
authors: Sydney Nursing School,The University of Sydney,Sydney,New South Wales,Australia.
authors: Yun-Hee
authors: YH
authors: Jeon
authors: Aged and Extended Care Nursing,Faculty of Health,University of Technology Sydney,Sydney,New South Wales,Australia.
authors: Jane
authors: J
authors: Stein-Parbury
authors: Faculty of Design,Architecture and Building,University of Technology Sydney,Sydney,New South Wales,Australia.
authors: Ian
authors: I
authors: Forbes
authors: Dementia Training Study Centre,University of Wollongong,Wollongong,New South Wales,Australia.
authors: Richard
authors: R
authors: Fleming
authors: Aged and Extended Care Nursing,Faculty of Health,University of Technology Sydney,Sydney,New South Wales,Australia.
authors: Janet
authors: J
authors: Cook
authors: Aged and Extended Care Nursing,Faculty of Health,University of Technology Sydney,Sydney,New South Wales,Australia.
authors: Seong
authors: S
authors: Cheah
authors: Public Health Department,South Western Sydney Local Health District,Liverpool,New South Wales,Australia.
authors: Stephanie
authors: S
authors: Fletcher
authors: Aged and Extended Care Nursing,Faculty of Health,University of Technology Sydney,Sydney,New South Wales,Australia.
authors: Leonie
authors: L
authors: Tinslay
mesh_terms: D001315:Australia; D003704:Dementia / Q000451:nursing*; D004777:Environment; D005190:Family; D006282:Health Personnel; D006707:Homes for the Aged; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D008134:Long-Term Care / Q000592:standards*; D009520:New Zealand; D009735:Nursing Homes; D018802:Patient-Centered Care / Q000592:standards*; D011788:Quality of Life; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
keywords: Key words: dementia; care environment; nursing; person-centered care; quality of life