Development and Analysis of the Effects of Caregiver Training Program on Aggressive Behavior in Elders with Cognitive Impairment

Abstract

Caregiver training program showed potential impact on reduction of aggressive behavior in elders with cognitive impairment and was effective in increasing nursing staff's aggressive behavior management skills.

Effects of the Staff Training for Assisted Living Residences protocol for caregivers of older adults with dementia: A pilot study in the Brazilian population

“…The caregivers' and residents' profiles from the LTC facilities analyzed in the present study are in accordance with other studies, although there is a difference in the sex distribution of the caregivers and the elderly participants . The sex proportion in the elderly residents (63%) did not provide a disproportion between women and men, as was found in the literature . The caregiver population was predominantly female (68%), similar to other studies in this area.…”

“…5,25 The sex proportion in the elderly residents (63%) did not provide a disproportion between women and men, as was found in the literature. [25][26][27] The caregiver population was predominantly female (68%), similar to other studies in this area.…”

“…Improvement in the staff understanding, and their ability to manage aggressive and non‐aggressive behavior was also found in studies by Davison et al ., Landreville et al . and Oh et al ., although in the latter study, the average levels of aggressive behavior showed no significant difference in the evaluations. Testad et al .…”

“…STAR training represents a method for direct intervention with the caregivers. Similar to other studies, which also evaluated the impact of training with staff in institutions for older adults with dementia and behavioral changes, the STAR training showed positive results . STAR showed that providing a greater understanding about dementia, including theoretical and practical teaching techniques to address the behavioral changes, helped to improve BPSD.…”

“…Similar to other studies, which also evaluated the impact of training with staff in institutions for older adults with dementia and behavioral changes, the STAR training showed positive results. [26][27][28][29] STAR showed that providing a greater understanding about dementia, including theoretical and practical teaching techniques to address the behavioral changes, helped to improve BPSD. Improvement in the staff understanding, and their ability to manage aggressive and non-aggressive behavior was also found in studies by Davison et al, 28 Landreville et al 29 and Oh et al, 26 although in the latter study, the average levels of aggressive behavior showed no significant difference in the evaluations.…”