Person-Centered Care Practices and Staff Burnout in Long-Term Care
Author Information
Author(s): Geisser Sophia, Smith Kate, Snow A Lynn, Collins Amber, Curyto Kimberly, Hartmann Christine, Camp Cameron, Hilgeman Michelle
Primary Institution: University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
Hypothesis
The implementation of person-centered care practices improves staff engagement and reduces burnout among long-term care staff.
Conclusion
Implementing person-centered care practices positively impacts long-term care staff by reducing burnout and increasing engagement.
Supporting Evidence
- Individualized Care and Services predicted feeling burned out and considering leaving the job.
- Workplace Practices predicted seeing the job as more than a paycheck and job-related accomplishments.
- Social Connectedness was not a predictor in any model.
Takeaway
When long-term care staff focus on the needs of the residents, they feel less tired and more happy about their jobs.
Methodology
Baseline staff survey data were collected from a randomized clinical trial across eight Veterans Affairs Community Living Centers.
Participant Demographics
Staff included RNs (37.6%), nursing assistants (31.2%), and various job types (31.3%) from five states.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p=.05-p<.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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