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
- 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
- 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.