Authors

  1. Rosswurm, Mary Ann EdD, RN, CS, FAAN
  2. Larrabee, June H. PhD, RN
  3. Nunley, Barbara L. PhD, RN

Abstract

Home care nurses aides have opportunities to support families caring for frail elders; however, most lack specialized geriatric knowledge, competence, and resourcefulness skills essential to caring for vulnerable elders and assisting their families. This study compares the pretest and posttest intervention scores of a geriatric care continuing education program for nurses and aides. Specific participant outcomes include increased geriatric knowledge, competency, and resourcefulness.