1. A survey on the training needs of caregivers in five European countries.
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Pavlidis G, Downs C, Kalinowski TB, Swiatek-Barylska I, Lazuras L, Ypsilanti A, and Tsatali M
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- Adult, Bulgaria, Caregivers education, Caregivers statistics & numerical data, Female, Greece, Humans, Italy, Male, Middle Aged, Poland, Surveys and Questionnaires, United Kingdom, Caregivers psychology, Needs Assessment statistics & numerical data
- Abstract
Aim: This survey explored caregivers' perceived training needs in 5 European countries (United Kingdom, Greece, Bulgaria, Poland and Italy)., Background: Training can enhance the professional capacity of caregivers; however, caregivers' training needs within Europe have not been examined recently., Methods: A survey conducted in 2015 captured data from 550 caregivers using a convenience sampling strategy, through a structured questionnaire and additional open-ended items and by conducting statistical and content analysis., Results: The results indicated basic nursing skills and specialization, as well as training in psychology-related skills like time management, emotion regulation, communication and advanced health care systems as the emerging training needs. There were some country differences in specific training need areas., Conclusions: It was concluded that training in basic nursing skills and specialization in nursing specific conditions, in advanced health care systems and in psychology-related skills could add to the professional capacity of European caregivers employed in health and social care., Implications for Nursing Management: The findings inform about employed caregivers' training needs in Europe, which may contribute in the provision of quality care and organisational efficiency in health and social care., (© 2020 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
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- 2020
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