Digital Microlearning for Training and Competency Development of Older Adult Care Personnel: Mixed Methods Intervention Study to Assess Needs, Effectiveness, and Areas of Application
Matt X Richardson, Osman Aytar, Katarzyna Hess-Wiktor, Sarah Wamala-Andersson · 2023
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Matt Richardson and co-authors trial an app that trains care workers in small bites. Their 2023 paper serves elder care homes hit by staff churn and pandemic strain. The app delivers short courses that staff can take anywhere, at any time. Four managers and twenty-two workers in three homes tested set courses for about a month.
Surveys and group talks followed the trial. Staff praised ease of use, quick access, and fast delivery of knowledge. Younger and less seasoned workers, and those from varied backgrounds, rated it highest. Most leaned toward keeping the app, and their ideas for growth showed a warm view of digital tools. The authors conclude that microlearning fits the training needs of elder care well.
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| CREATOR | Matt X Richardson, Osman Aytar, Katarzyna Hess-Wiktor, Sarah Wamala-Andersson |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2023 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 38 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |