Evaluating a Communication Feedback App for Nursing Home Staff
Author Information
Author(s): Williams Kristine, Coleman Carissa, Hu Jinxiang, Chen Xi
Primary Institution: University of Kansas Medical Center
Hypothesis
The SPEEKO for Elderspeak app can provide accurate feedback on staff communication in dementia care.
Conclusion
The SPEEKO for Elderspeak app shows potential for improving communication skills among nursing home staff.
Supporting Evidence
- The app uses natural language processing to analyze staff speech.
- Chi-squared tests showed significant relationships between app and human identification of diminutives.
- The app aims to reduce the use of elderspeak in communication with dementia patients.
Takeaway
This study tested an app that helps nursing home staff talk better to residents with dementia by giving them feedback on their speech.
Methodology
Staff recorded their communication, and the app analyzed their speech using natural language processing to provide feedback.
Limitations
Issues in accuracy of recording, transcription, and analyses were noted.
Participant Demographics
Long-term-care staff from nursing homes.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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