Developmental Evaluation of the CHOICE+ Champion Training Program

Abstract

BackgroundCulture change is a movement within the residential care sector (i.e., long-term care, nursing homes, assisted living) that embraces the transition away from biomedical models of care towards social models. Relationshipcentred care (RCC) is a philosophy that promotes social care through its emphasis on the interdependence and reciprocity between residents, staff, and the greater community (Nolan et al., 2004;Tresolini et al., 1994;Villar et al., 2017). RCC is distinct from person-centred care, which has historically focused on the needs and preferences of the individual; however, it falls short in recognizing the interconnectedness between the resident and their complex social and physical environments. Mealtimes are an

Developmental evaluation during the COVID-19 pandemic: Practice-based learnings from projects in British Columbia, Canada

“…While the literature describes practical steps for implementing DE in COVID-19, most remain theoretical and unreflective of real-life challenges faced by evaluators ( Parker et al, 2021 ; Patton, 2021 ). Other evaluators describe practical challenges with conducting DE during COVID-19 but do not necessarily offer solutions to these challenges based on their experiences ( Karalis, 2020 ; Muskopf et al, 2021 ; Wu et al, 2021 ).…”