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Supporting Regional Aged Care Nursing Staff to Manage Residents' Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia, in Real Time, Using the Nurses' Behavioural Assistant (NBA): A Pilot Site 'End-User Attitudes' Trial.
- Source :
- Studies in Health Technology & Informatics; 2018, Vol. 246, p24-28, 5p
- Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Background: This regional pilot site 'end-user attitudes' study explored nurses' experiences and impressions of using the Nurses' Behavioural Assistant (NBA) (a knowledge-based, interactive ehealth system) to assist them to better respond to behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) and will be reported here. Methods: Focus groups were conducted, followed by a four-week pilot site 'end-user attitudes' trial of the NBA at a regional aged care residential facility (ACRF). Brief interviews were conducted with consenting nursing staff. Results: Focus group feedback (N = 10) required only minor cosmetic changes to the NBA prototype. Post pilot site end-user interview data (N = 10) indicated that the regional ACRF nurses were positive and enthusiastic about the NBA, however several issues were also identified. Conclusions: Overall the results supported the utility of the NBA to promote a person centred care approach to managing BPSD. Slight modifications may be required to maximise its uptake across all ACRF nursing staff. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09269630
- Volume :
- 246
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Studies in Health Technology & Informatics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 128325357
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3233/978-1-61499-845-7-24