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Peer reviewedBraun, Kathryn L.; Cheang, Michael; Shigeta, Dennis – Gerontologist, 2005
Purpose: We describe the development of a 24-hr curriculum for nonclinical direct care workers in elder care that features active-learning strategies and consumer-directed approaches. Design and Methods: Our curricular design was based on adult education theory and a survey of 70% of the community's service providers. Training was completed by 88…
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Geriatrics, Focus Groups, Empathy
