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:: Volume 5, Issue 6 (October-November 2016) ::
JHPM 2016, 5(6): 19-26 Back to browse issues page
The Effects of Storytelling on Knowledge and Attitude Toward Aging and Caring for Aged Among Caregivers Working at Nursing Homes
Narjes Zenhari , Mahshid Foroughan , Mohammad Ali Hosseini , Masoud Karimloo , Akram Farhadi
University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran , m_foroughan@yahoo.com
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Abstract

Introduction: Most care needs of aged people, residing in nursing homes, are provided by formal caregivers. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of storytelling on the knowledge of formal caregivers about aging and their attitudes towards aged people and caring for them at the nursing homes in the city of Shiraz.

Methods: This was a semi-experimental study with pretest and post-test and follow-up design, which was implemented in the nursing homes of Shiraz City. The sample size included 47 formal caregivers. Both the “Facts on Aging Quiz” and the “Cogan’s Attitudes towards Older People Scale” instruments were used in this study. Content validity ratio, content validity index and reliability of the instruments were confirmed. Five storytelling sessions were held for each group. During each session, according to the predetermined training program, one story or a myth with respect to the work experience with aged people was presented. This persuaded the care givers to share their related experiences, knowledge and memories with other participants. Data were analyzed using SPSS 16.

Results: The mean scores of attitude toward elderly were 108.23, 111.38 and 111.95 at pre-test, post-test and follow-up stages, respectively. The mean scores of knowledge of the facts of aging were 9.04, 9.87 and 10.46 at pre-test, post-test and follow-up, respectively. Storytelling increased knowledge and more positive attitude of caregivers toward aging (P < 0.05).

Conclusions: Using storytelling improved care-givers’ formal knowledge and attitudes towards their aged and care. Designing training programs based on the method of storytelling and executing them in nursing homes is recommended.

Keywords: Storytelling, Attitude, Knowledge Transfer, Aged, Formal Caregiver, Nursing Home
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Type of Study: Research | Subject: human power management
Received: 2016/12/10 | Accepted: 2016/12/10 | Published: 2016/12/10
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