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Evidence to support an advanced role for recreational therapists: Staff trainer in long term care

Linda L. Buettner, PhD, LRT, CTRS

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This pilot project evaluated change in staff knowledge, stress, and skills in engaging long term care residents in meaningful individualized activity. A recreational therapist provided 10 short training sessions to 29 staff members with the goal of increasing staff skills in providing activities. Data indicates significant improvements in knowledge, stress, and engagement skills occurred in this training project indicating the role of staff trainer provides significant impact.

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This pilot project evaluated change in staff knowledge, stress, and skills in engaging long term care residents in meaningful individualized activity. A recreational therapist provided 10 short training sessions to 29 staff members with the goal of increasing staff skills in providing activities. Data indicates significant improvements in knowledge, stress, and engagement skills occurred in this training project indicating the role of staff trainer provides significant impact.

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This pilot project evaluated change in staff knowledge, stress, and skills in engaging long term care residents in meaningful individualized activity. A recreational therapist provided 10 short training sessions to 29 staff members with the goal of increasing staff skills in providing activities. Data indicates significant improvements in knowledge, stress, and engagement skills occurred in this training project indicating the role of staff trainer provides significant impact.

Key concepts: Trainer, Recreation, Psychology, Recreational therapy, Medical education, Nursing, Medicine, Law

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