THE SENIOR COMPANION JOURNEYS PROJECT: A TRAINING TO ENHANCE VOLUNTEERS’ KNOWLEDGE OF AD/ADRD
2024
The Senior Companion Journeys Project: Training Volunteers for Dementia Support
Sample size: 49
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Fields Noelle, Xu Ling, Li Pingnan, Stringfellow Mary, Gomez Melissa
Primary Institution: The University of Texas at Arlington
Hypothesis
Trained volunteers can effectively serve as interventionists for family care partners of persons living with dementia.
Conclusion
The SCP-J training significantly improved volunteers' knowledge about Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
Supporting Evidence
- Volunteers showed significant improvements in knowledge after the training.
- Specific knowledge items related to dementia behaviors and risk factors improved significantly.
- Qualitative data revealed improved coping skills and confidence among volunteers.
Takeaway
This study shows that training volunteers can help them learn more about dementia and how to support families better.
Methodology
The study evaluated the SCP-J training using the Alzheimer’s Disease Knowledge Scale and qualitative interviews.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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