Impact of a Nursing Intervention on Physical Activity and Independence in Nursing Home Residents
Author Information
Author(s): Bleijlevens Michel, den Ouden Mirre, Meijers Judith, Zwakhalen Sandra, De Vries Erica, Hamers Jan
Primary Institution: Maastricht University
Hypothesis
Nursing home residents would be more engaged and perform more activities independently with a changed breakfast routine.
Conclusion
The DAILy NURSE intervention led to more engagement and independence of residents during breakfast.
Supporting Evidence
- Staff succeeded in changing the breakfast routine dramatically.
- Residents were able to prepare their own sandwiches, leading to more engagement.
- Video recordings showed statistically significant improvement in residents' daily lives during breakfast.
Takeaway
Changing how breakfast is done in nursing homes helped residents get more involved and do things on their own.
Methodology
A quasi-experimental design with a pre- and posttest in four nursing homes, using video recordings to observe outcomes.
Limitations
No effect was found in nursing staff behavior.
Participant Demographics
104 residents and 134 staff from four nursing homes.
Statistical Information
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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