Effectiveness of a reablement training program on self-efficacy and outcome expectations regarding client activation in homecare staff: A cluster randomized controlled trial

T. Rooijackers*, E. van Rossum, G.A.R. Zijlstra, G.I.J.M. Kempen, V.L. Passos, S.F. Metzelthin

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Abstract

Training and supporting homecare staff in reablement aims to change staff behavior from "doing for" to "doing with" older adults, i.e., supporting client activation. We evaluated the effectiveness of the reablement training program "Stay Active at Home" (SAaH) on staff self-efficacy and outcome expectations regarding client activation in a cluster randomized controlled trial. Ten Dutch homecare nursing teams, comprising 135 nursing team members and 178 domestic workers, were randomized into the intervention group (SAaH) or control group (usual care). Data on self-efficacy and outcome expectations were collected at baseline, 6 and 12 months using scales developed for this study. Mixed-effects regression showed no differences between the study groups on either outcome. Therefore, widespread implementation of SAaH in its current form cannot be recommended. More research is needed on the development and psychometric properties of scales to assess staff behavior and behavioral determinants (e.g., self-efficacy and outcomes expectations) regarding client activation. (C) 2021 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Inc.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)104-112
Number of pages9
JournalGeriatric Nursing
Volume43
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2021

Keywords

  • Home and community-based care services
  • Reablement
  • Function-focused care
  • Staff behavior change
  • Self-efficacy
  • Outcome expectations
  • FUNCTION-FOCUSED CARE
  • OLDER-PEOPLE
  • IMPACT
  • INTERVENTION

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