Dependency in the Institutional Setting: A Behavioral Training Program for Geriatric Staff.

Sperbeck, David J.; Whitbourne, Susan Krauss

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Publication Date: 1981-Jun

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Dependency in the Institutional Setting: A Behavioral Training Program for Geriatric Staff.

Sperbeck, David J.; Whitbourne, Susan Krauss

Gerontologist, v21 n3 p268-75 Jun 1981

Examined the effects of a training program for geriatric staff designed to reduce the functional dependency of targeted health-related facility residents. Results indicate dependency was reduced and independence increased by training staff in the principles of behavior analysis focusing on cognitive and attitudinal restructuring. (Author/RC)

Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Health Personnel, Improvement Programs, Institutionalized Persons, Nursing Homes, Older Adults, On the Job Training, Program Descriptions, Training Objectives

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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