Beliefs About Aging and Trauma-Informed Care in Nursing Facilities
Author Information
Author(s): Meynadasy Melissa, Bashian Hannah, Moye Jennifer, Sullivan Jennifer, Mills Whitney, Driver Jane, Ruopp Marcus, O’Malley Kelly
Primary Institution: VA Boston Healthcare System
Hypothesis
How do expectations about aging impact staff perceptions of trauma-informed care in skilled nursing facilities?
Conclusion
Beliefs about aging may influence some aspects of trauma-informed care attitudes among staff in skilled nursing facilities.
Supporting Evidence
- Pessimism about aging affects emotional well-being and healthcare strategies.
- Higher expectations of aging correlate with better trauma-informed care attitudes.
- Nurses had lower expectations of aging compared to rehabilitation staff.
Takeaway
This study looked at how staff in nursing homes think about aging and how it affects their care for older people, finding that some beliefs can change how they understand and treat residents.
Methodology
Staff completed questionnaires on expectations regarding aging and attitudes related to trauma-informed care.
Participant Demographics
Staff from various disciplines including nursing, rehabilitation, psychosocial, and medical in VA skilled nursing facilities.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p =.001; p =.09; p =.037
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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