ERIC Number: EJ879678
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010
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Improving the Quality of Staff and Participant Interaction in an Acquired Brain Injury Organization
Guercio, John M.; Dixon, Mark R.
Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, v30 n1 p49-56 2010
Weekly observations of direct-care staff in a facility for persons with brain injury yielded less than optimal interactional style with facility residents. Following an observational baseline, staff were asked to self-rate a 15-min video sample of their interaction behavior with participants on their unit. They were then asked to compare their self-ratings to those of a supervisor, as well as view a video exemplar of appropriate positive interaction behavior. Elements of their interactional style were highlighted and specific feedback was provided on how to improve their performance. Interaction style was then reevaluated via an unobtrusive observer and yielded positive gains for all participants. Subsequent on-the-job feedback sustained performance gains. (Contains 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Residential Institutions, Head Injuries, Neurological Impairments, Behavior Disorders, Staff Development, Caregivers, On the Job Training, Caregiver Training, Residential Care, Feedback (Response), Interpersonal Relationship, Organizational Development, Video Technology
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
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