Improving Nursing Home Interventions Through External Facilitation
Author Information
Author(s): George Regina, Miranda Jacob, Snow A Lynn, Hilgeman Michelle, McCullough Megan, Hartmann Christine
Primary Institution: University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
Hypothesis
How do external facilitators impact the implementation of quality improvement interventions in nursing homes?
Conclusion
The study provides insights into the activities of external facilitators that can enhance the implementation and sustainment of interventions in nursing homes.
Supporting Evidence
- Facilitation is a complex process that requires expertise in various activities.
- The study involves a pilot three-site pragmatic clinical trial.
- Preliminary code clusters from the analysis include metacognition, strategic compliments, and problem solving.
Takeaway
This study looks at how helpers can make it easier for nursing homes to use new ideas to help residents, especially those with dementia.
Methodology
Qualitative analysis of real-time interactions between external facilitators and nursing home teams, including coaching sessions via videoconference.
Limitations
Limited understanding of the dynamic facilitation process and its execution.
Participant Demographics
Nursing home teams and residents living with dementia.
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