Document Type
Article
Media Type
Text
Abstract
Dysphagia is common in individuals with developmental disabilities. Little research exists on the impact of trainings aimed at improving Direct Care Staff’s (DCS) use of safe eating and drinking practices. This article presents two studies using pre-and postexperimental design, evaluating online training to improve DCSs’ knowledge and ability to identify nonadherence to diet orders. A pilot study (n¼18) informed improvements to the intervention. The follow-up study (n¼64) compared those receiving training with those receiving training plus supervisor feedback. There was no significant difference between groups after training. Both groups increased in knowledge and identification of nonadherence to diet orders. Online training may be an effective tool for training DCS in safe eating and drinking practices.
DOI
10.1352/1934-9556-58.2.111
Publication Date
4-1-2020
Recommended Citation
McCulloch, Emaley B.; Cuckler, Audra; Valdes, Elise G.; and Hughes, M. Courtney, "Effectiveness of Online Training and Supervisor Feedback on Safe Eating and Drinking Practices for Individuals With Developmental Disabilities" (2020). Faculty Peer-Reviewed Publications. 538.
https://huskiecommons.lib.niu.edu/allfaculty-peerpub/538
Department
School of Nursing and Health Studies
Language
eng
Publisher
American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
