Empathy and job resources buffer the effect of higher job demands on increased salivary alpha amylase awakening responses in direct-care workers
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bbr.2020.112826
Abstract: The job demands-resources (JD-R) model has rarely been used in conjunction with physiological indicators of stress and ill-health. This study explored the associations between the JD-R model and physiological indicators of the stress response, while… read more here.
Keywords: direct care; care workers; job; job resources ... See more keywords
Transforming Direct Care Jobs, Reimagining Long-Term Services and Supports.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2021.12.005
Abstract: The diverse array of individuals who receive long-term services and supports share one common experience, which is the need for assistance with personal care and/or other daily activities. The direct care workers (including nursing assistants,… read more here.
Keywords: term services; care; direct care; long term ... See more keywords
Emotion Dysregulation and Workplace Satisfaction in Direct Care Worker Burnout and Abuse Risk.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2022.03.001
Abstract: BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES Direct care workers frequently encounter difficult interactions with the patients they serve and experience frustration and burnout. The current study tested a hypothesized model in which predictors of caregiver abuse risk (emotional dysregulation, difficulty… read more here.
Keywords: care; direct care; risk; dysregulation ... See more keywords
A Quasi-experimental Study Measuring the Effectiveness of Two Empathy Enhancement Programs on Caregivers Working with Older Adults Living Alone.
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DOI: 10.1080/07317115.2020.1731639
Abstract: Objectives: This quasi-experimental study assessed the effectiveness of two empathy enhancement programs on direct care workers of older adults living alone in South Korea.Methods: A total of 104 direct care workers participated in either a… read more here.
Keywords: adults living; direct care; care workers; older adults ... See more keywords
Resilience Among Direct Care Staff in Nursing Homes. Validation of the CD-RISC2.
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DOI: 10.1080/07317115.2022.2111013
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Caring for older adults is a demanding task. Some professionals may find themselves in complex situations for which they may not be prepared. However, the repercussions of these difficult experiences will depend on personal… read more here.
Keywords: resilience; staff nursing; direct care; nursing homes ... See more keywords
Creating Direct Care Leaders in the Trenches Instead of the Offices
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DOI: 10.1097/nnd.0000000000000877
Abstract: Direct care/bedside nurses rarely view themselves as leaders, yet they have a powerful influence regarding patient outcomes and overall patient satisfaction. We will show that by assisting the direct care bedside nurse in recognizing they… read more here.
Keywords: direct care; creating direct; care leaders; leaders trenches ... See more keywords
Are Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-Based Interventions Effective for Reducing Burnout in Direct-Care Staff? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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DOI: 10.1108/mhrj-11-2017-0052
Abstract: Purpose: Work-related stress amongst staff working in direct care roles in mental health and intellectual disability settings is associated with a range of problematic outcomes. There has been a proliferation of research into the use… read more here.
Keywords: staff; direct care; acceptance commitment; review ... See more keywords
Supporting and Empowering Direct-Care Nurses to Promote EBP: An Example of Evidence-Based Policy Development, Education, and Practice Change.
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DOI: 10.1111/wvn.12239
Abstract: This column shares the best evidence-based strategies and innovative ideas on how to facilitate the learning and implementation of EBP principles and processes by clinicians as well as nursing and interprofessional students. Guidelines for submission… read more here.
Keywords: care nurses; empowering direct; direct care; evidence ... See more keywords
Experiences of compassion fatigue in direct care nurses: a qualitative systematic review
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DOI: 10.11124/jbisrir-2017-003818
Abstract: Objective: The objective of this review was to describe the experiences of direct care nurses with work-related compassion fatigue. Introduction: The cumulative demands of experiencing and helping others through suffering have been considered to contribute… read more here.
Keywords: compassion fatigue; compassion; direct care; review ... See more keywords
Grief and Loss During Care Transitions: Experiences of Direct Care Workers.
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DOI: 10.1177/00302228211038797
Abstract: Direct Care Workers (DCW) provide both personal care to patients and emotional support to patients and caregivers in hospice and palliative care. DCWs often develop close ties and are then expected to work with new… read more here.
Keywords: direct care; care workers; care transitions; grief loss ... See more keywords
A Qualitative Description of Direct Care Workers of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Older Adults
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DOI: 10.1177/07334648221139477
Abstract: Purpose: The aim of the study was to examine direct care worker (DCW) perceptions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) older adults living in long-term care, assisted living, and home health settings. DCWs provide the… read more here.
Keywords: direct care; older adults; gay bisexual; care ... See more keywords