Title
Depression training for nurses: evaluation of an innovative program
Document Type
Article
Peer Reviewed
1
Publication Date
7-1-2010
Journal/Book/Conference Title
Research in Gerontological Nursing
Volume
3
NLM Title Abbreviation
Res Gerontol Nurs
DOI
10.3928/19404921-20100527-99
PubMed ID
20635801
Abstract
This article describes evaluation results related to a CD-based depression training program that incorporates the collaborative care principles of the Improving Mood-Providing Access to Collaborative Treatment (IMPACT) model of care. The four-part training program used workplace exercises and case-based learning to change daily care practices as part of the training. The relevance and application of depression assessment, treatment, care planning, communication, and referral methods were addressed using a mixed-methods evaluation that accompanied the dissemination of 513 training packets statewide. Evaluations were returned by 250 participants. Items related to the extent to which training changed care practices (n = 19) and outcomes of care for older adults (n = 13) consistently received high scores. Responses to open-ended questions resulted in positive comments related to assessment, monitoring, communication, and interventions such as scheduling pleasant activities. Results indicate the training program may positively influence nursing practice and collaboration with interdisciplinary providers.
Keywords
Depression -- Nursing -- In Old Age, Education, Nursing, Continuing, Gerontologic Care, Nursing Knowledge, Aged, Data Analysis Software, Funding Source, Human, Iowa, Nursing Assessment, Nursing Interventions, Questionnaires, Summated Rating Scaling
URL
http://ir.uiowa.edu/nursing_pubs/379
