Dementia Friends in Incarcerated Settings: Staff E-Learning Results
Author Information
Author(s): Bibbo Jessica, Nicolay Sarah, Burman Bonnie, Williman Marty, Kinzig Elizabeth, Bollin Salli
Primary Institution: Ohio Council for Cognitive Health
Hypothesis
Does an e-learning course improve staff knowledge and attitudes about dementia in incarcerated settings?
Conclusion
The e-learning course significantly improved staff knowledge and attitudes about dementia.
Supporting Evidence
- 125 of the 364 respondents completed both pre- and post-surveys.
- Significant improvement was found in knowledge about dementia with p < 0.001.
- 90.2% of respondents found the session material useful for their work.
- 88.6% reported learning new information from the session.
- 89.5% would recommend the session to coworkers.
Takeaway
This study shows that teaching prison staff about dementia can help them understand and support inmates better.
Methodology
Pre- and post-surveys were conducted with staff who completed the e-learning course.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the voluntary nature of survey participation.
Limitations
The study relied on self-reported data from surveys, which may introduce bias.
Participant Demographics
Participants had an average age of 53.2 years, with 53.6% identifying as female.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p < 0.001
Statistical Significance
p < 0.001
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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