Training Dementia Caregivers in China
Author Information
Author(s): Gong Zengliang, Cai Gege, Xu Chunjuan
Primary Institution: Taikang Community, Beijing, China
Hypothesis
Can an effective training system for dementia caregivers be established based on existing practices in China?
Conclusion
Systematic and practice-based training programs are effective in quickly cultivating professional caregivers for dementia care.
Supporting Evidence
- The memory care team has grown substantially, with 1400 certified trainees since 2021.
- The turnover rate of caregivers in memory care is 5% lower than the overall turnover rate.
- The turnover rate for memory care managers dropped from 57% in 2021 to 21% in 2023.
- The experimental group that learned 'person-centered care' first performed significantly better than the control group.
Takeaway
This study shows that training programs can help teach people how to take care of those with dementia better, which is really important as more people need help.
Methodology
The study involved establishing a memory care program and curriculum, delivering training sessions, and empirically testing different training programs.
Participant Demographics
Caregivers and managers from various communities in China.
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