Preventing Assaults by Nursing Home Residents: Nursing Assistants' Knowledge and Confidence—A Pilot Study

Preventing Assaults by Nursing Home Residents: Nursing Assistants’ Knowledge and Confidence—A Pilot Study D. Gates et al.

Learning Objectives ●

State how frequently the nursing assistants (NAs) in this survey were assaulted by nursing home residents and note any patient- or job-related factors associated with assaults. ●

Recall how NAs rated their own ability to recognize, prevent, and manage aggressiveness. ● Characterize how NAs are trained at present in recognizing and coping with aggressive behavior by nursing home residents, and what changes might be appropriate.

Article originally published J Am Med Dir Assoc 2002;3:366 –370

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JAMDA – March/April 2004