Abstract
Evaluation of PROMOTE Educational Components to Improve Seniors' Hydration
Canadian journal of dietetic practice and research, Vol.85(3), pp.332-332
09/01/2024
Abstract
Background: Inadequate fluid intake among older adults, particularly in care settings, poses significant health risks. PROMOTE, an evidence-informed, multi-component intervention, offers educational materials designed to empower staff in promoting fluid intake.
Research Objective: The objective of this study was to determine if an educational video that is part of the PROMOTE intervention can change staff knowledge and attitudes in regards to fluid intake of residents.
Methods: A pre-test post-test design was used to evaluate the effectiveness of the staff education video. Staff members in senior’s care settings (e.g., long-term care), were recruited for the study. Participants completed an online survey (10 questions) assessing their knowledge, confidence, attitudes, and practices regarding fluid intake promotion before and after viewing the video. Difference in knowledge and confidence were analyzed using McNemar’s chi-squared test. Difference in knowledge and attitudes were analyzed using paired t-tests. Data is presented as mean ± standard deviation or frequencies for pre-test and post-test only questions. Significance was identified at p<0.05.
Results: A total of 87 participated. Most participants identified as women (n = 80, 92%), two-thirds were over the age of 30 (n = 53, 61%), and 20% were health care aides/personal support workers. Three of the six knowledge questions significantly improved post-review. For example, knowledge in supporting residents who do not drink enough increased post-review (Wilcoxon signed rank test = 1389, p<0.001). Confidence in improving fluid intake increased post-review (Mcnemar’s chi squared = 6.125, df = 1, p = 0.01). Attitude in providing residents with fluid between meals did not significantly change.
Discussion: The educational video demonstrated effectiveness in staff confidence and knowledge related to fluid intake promotion. However, further refinement may be necessary to address areas where no significant changes were observed.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Evaluation of PROMOTE Educational Components to Improve Seniors' Hydration
- Creators
- Raksha Aravind - University of WaterlooKristina Devlin - University of WaterlooWen Liu - University of IowaChristina Lengye - University of ManitobaAshwini MacDonald - McMaster UniversitySafura Syed - University of WaterlooSusan Slaughter - University of AlbertaSophia Werden-Abrams - McMaster UniversityPhyllis GasparJanet Mentes - University of California, Los AngelesMinn Yoon - University of AlbertaHeather Keller - University of Waterloo
- Resource Type
- Abstract
- Publication Details
- Canadian journal of dietetic practice and research, Vol.85(3), pp.332-332
- Publisher
- Dietitians of Canada
- ISSN
- 1486-3847
- eISSN
- 2292-9592
- Comment
- 2024. Abstracts from the 19th International Congress of Nutrition and Dietetics 2024. Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research. 85(3): 174-370. https://doi.org/10.3148/cjdpr-2024-020
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 09/01/2024
- Academic Unit
- Nursing
- Record Identifier
- 9984740957302771
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