Abstract
Background: Care homes are the main providers of care for older people with multiple and complex needs and co-existing health conditions. It is essential that staff in this sector are supported to enhance their leadership skills and maximize the quality of care provision to some of the most vulnerable people in our society.
Aim. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of the 'My Home Life Leadership Support Programme' on care home managers.
Methods: This quantitative study investigated the perceptions of participants (n=298) who completed the My Home Life Leadership Support Programme in England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland between 2017 and 2018. Data were collected using two questionnaires,
the Assessment of Workplace Schedule (AWES) and the Perceptions of Workplace Change Schedule (PoWCS) (Nolan et al, 1998). Both questionnaires were completed by participants before and after the 'My Home Life Leadership Support Programme'.
Results: Results were categorized by factors identified from an exploratory factor analysis. The results provided robust evidence of the overall positive impact of the My Home Life Leadership Support Programme across the three participating countries. The key areas in which participants reported significant change within their care homes were 1) recognition and regard for self and others, 2) workload, 3) quality of care, and 4) working relationships. The study also provided an updated factor analysis of the AWES and PoWCS.
Discussion: Recognising the uniqueness of the care home environment, leadership that is facilitative and based on relationship-centered values is key to enabling the empowerment of those giving and receiving care.
Conclusion: The study highlights the importance of supporting care homes staff in leadership roles and demonstrates the positive impact of this support on people who live (residents), work (staff) and visit (families and friends) care homes.
Aim. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of the 'My Home Life Leadership Support Programme' on care home managers.
Methods: This quantitative study investigated the perceptions of participants (n=298) who completed the My Home Life Leadership Support Programme in England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland between 2017 and 2018. Data were collected using two questionnaires,
the Assessment of Workplace Schedule (AWES) and the Perceptions of Workplace Change Schedule (PoWCS) (Nolan et al, 1998). Both questionnaires were completed by participants before and after the 'My Home Life Leadership Support Programme'.
Results: Results were categorized by factors identified from an exploratory factor analysis. The results provided robust evidence of the overall positive impact of the My Home Life Leadership Support Programme across the three participating countries. The key areas in which participants reported significant change within their care homes were 1) recognition and regard for self and others, 2) workload, 3) quality of care, and 4) working relationships. The study also provided an updated factor analysis of the AWES and PoWCS.
Discussion: Recognising the uniqueness of the care home environment, leadership that is facilitative and based on relationship-centered values is key to enabling the empowerment of those giving and receiving care.
Conclusion: The study highlights the importance of supporting care homes staff in leadership roles and demonstrates the positive impact of this support on people who live (residents), work (staff) and visit (families and friends) care homes.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published (in print/issue) - 11 Sept 2024 |
| Event | RCN International Nursing Research Conference 2024 - Northumbria University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom Duration: 10 Sept 2024 → 12 Sept 2024 https://www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-events/events/inrc |
Conference
| Conference | RCN International Nursing Research Conference 2024 |
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| Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
| City | Newcastle Upon Tyne |
| Period | 10/09/24 → 12/09/24 |
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