About This Project
Empowering care workers to build meaningful relationships and provide quality care through person-centered practices.
Changing Minds: An Introduction to Person-Centered Care is an educational video resource designed to introduce the principles of person-centered care (PCC) to a variety of audiences, including direct care workers, organizational staff, families, and board members. Based on research from Scripps Gerontology Center, this training tool emphasizes the importance of understanding the elder as a whole person, fostering relationships, and providing care that respects their choices and dignity. The video explores how person-centered care not only benefits care recipients but also improves the work experience for caregivers and the overall success of organizations. Viewers will learn key practices and strategies for implementing PCC, from knowing the elder to integrating care into the daily work routine, and will be encouraged to apply these principles to improve the quality of life for elders.
Aims
AIM 1: Introduce and promote the principles of person-centered care to direct care workers, organizational staff, and families, to enhance the care experience for elders.
AIM 2: Facilitate a culture shift towards person-centered care in healthcare and long-term care organizations by providing accessible educational resources.
AIM 3: Empower care workers and organizations to prioritize elder relationships and individual choices, improving both the quality of care and job satisfaction.
Dates
The video was initially produced in 2013 and continues to serve as a foundational training resource for person-centered care initiatives.
Funder
This project was developed by the Scripps Gerontology Center at Miami University, with support from local and national aging services organizations.
Acknowledgements:
Special thanks to the Scripps Gerontology Center researchers and collaborators who contributed to the development of the Changing Minds video and training tools. Acknowledgement is also given to the long-term care organizations that provided valuable feedback and case studies to support this work.
Project Personnel
Reports and Publications
A list of publications and reports. These can link to PDF files or other websites.
Resources
Curricular Connections
This project integrates key concepts from gerontology, healthcare, and social services, specifically in the areas of caregiving, person-centered care, and training development. It aligns with professional development frameworks for aging services workers, healthcare providers, and social service professionals.
Reports and Publications
- Common Sense for Caring Organizations: Results from a Study of High-Performing Home Care Agencies and Nursing Homes
Authors: Straker, J.K., Boehle, S.G., Nelson, I.M., Fox, E.M.
Topics: Person-centered care, best practices in caregiving, long-term care organizations
Other Dissemination Outlets
- YouTube video segments for educational use
- Online discussion forums and webinars for care workers and organizations
- Social media campaigns highlighting best practices and success stories in person-centered care
- Collaborations with professional associations to distribute training videos
Social Media
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Project Home Page Content
Changing Minds: An Introduction to Person-Centered Care is a video training resource that introduces caregivers, organizations, and families to the principles of person-centered care (PCC). Through three core segments, the video explores the importance of knowing and understanding the elder, why PCC is essential, and where to begin when implementing these practices in long-term care settings. By emphasizing the value of relationships and individual choices, this training video aims to inspire caregivers and healthcare workers to embrace a more compassionate and personalized approach to elder care. Whether used for individual training or group discussions, Changing Minds is a tool for fostering a more empathetic and effective caregiving culture.
Commercial Products
- Person-Centered Care Training Video
Description: An in-depth video resource covering the principles and practices of person-centered care, aimed at direct care workers, families, and organizations.
Target Audience: Direct care workers, organizational staff, family caregivers
Value: Provides essential knowledge for implementing person-centered care to improve elder care quality. - PCC Training Guide and Discussion Questions
Description: A downloadable guide with discussion questions and activities to facilitate group discussions and practical applications of PCC principles.
Target Audience: Long-term care facilities, healthcare organizations, caregivers
Value: Supports deeper engagement with the training video and practical implementation of PCC in everyday care practices. - PCC Implementation Toolkit
Description: A comprehensive toolkit that includes templates, resources, and strategies for integrating person-centered care into organizational policies and practices.
Target Audience: Healthcare administrators, organizational leaders, training coordinators
Value: Offers a step-by-step guide for organizations to adopt and sustain person-centered care practices.
Social Policy Implications
This project contributes to the broader conversation on aging and long-term care policy by demonstrating the impact of person-centered care on improving quality of life and job satisfaction. It advocates for policies that support elder autonomy and emphasize the value of relationships in caregiving, ultimately shaping more humane and effective care delivery systems.
Advocacy Campaigns
The Changing Minds initiative will support advocacy efforts aimed at promoting person-centered care as a standard in healthcare and long-term care settings. Campaigns will highlight the benefits of PCC for both care recipients and care workers, encouraging policy changes that incentivize its adoption and provide resources for training.
Education and Training Materials
The Changing Minds video and associated materials will be used as educational resources for professionals in aging services, healthcare providers, and caregivers. It will be incorporated into certification programs, workshops, and online courses aimed at improving care delivery and advancing person-centered care principles.
Cross-Sector Collaborations
This project encourages collaboration between healthcare providers, aging services organizations, policymakers, and academic institutions to promote and sustain person-centered care practices across the sector. These collaborations will help integrate PCC into healthcare education, training, and policy development.
Non-Profit or Governmental Partnerships
Partnerships with non-profit organizations and government agencies focused on aging services, healthcare, and caregiving will help expand the reach of Changing Minds and support the adoption of person-centered care practices in both public and private care settings.
Innovation and Best Practices
Changing Minds introduces a model for person-centered care that challenges traditional caregiving approaches and emphasizes the importance of individualized, compassionate interactions between caregivers and elders. The video and training tools demonstrate how adopting PCC can lead to improved outcomes for care recipients, caregivers, and organizations.
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