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The Use Of Behavior Skills Training And Behaviorally Based Interventions In Memory Care, Claire Gallagher
The Use Of Behavior Skills Training And Behaviorally Based Interventions In Memory Care, Claire Gallagher
Masters Theses, 2010-2019
Abstract
The current study examines the effects of using Behavior Skills Training (BST), an evidenced-based practice for teaching, to train direct care staff members in a Memory Care Community to employ a multi-component, behaviorally-based intervention with residents that have a memory impairment. This study utilizes single case methodology with a stacked AB design replicated across three staff members, three residents, and three transition environments. The design is comprised of a baseline condition, training with BST, a post-training condition with in-vivo coaching, and a maintenance probe. Results include an increase in the percent independence with which staff participants accurately complete the …