1. The PREP system of nursing interventions: a pilot test with families caring for older members. Preparedness (PR), enrichment (E) and predictability (P).
- Author
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Archbold PG, Stewart BJ, Miller LL, Harvath TA, Greenlick MR, Van Buren L, Kirschling JM, Valanis BG, Brody KK, and Schook JE
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- Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Clinical Nursing Research statistics & numerical data, Depression prevention & control, Female, Frail Elderly, Health Maintenance Organizations, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Pilot Projects, Program Evaluation statistics & numerical data, Random Allocation, Reward, Caregivers psychology, Caregivers statistics & numerical data, Home Care Services statistics & numerical data, Home Nursing statistics & numerical data
- Abstract
The PREP system of nursing interventions, designed to increase preparedness (PR), enrichment (E), and predictability (P) in families providing care to older people, was pilot tested for acceptability and preliminary effectiveness. Eleven family units were assigned to the PREP group and 11 to a standard home health control group. The PREP group scored approximately one SD higher than the control group (p < .05) on the Care Effectiveness Scale, indicating greater preparedness, enrichment, and predictability. Further, on a rating of overall usefulness, the PREP group rated their assistance from PREP nurses (M = 9.75) as significantly higher (p < .01) than the control group rated assistance from the home health nurse or physical therapist (M = 6.57). Although not statistically significant, mean hospital costs for the PREP group ($2,775) were lower than for the control group ($6,929). Results provided support for a full intervention trial.
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- 1995
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