Nytten av systematisk opplaering av helsepersonell innen eldreomsorgen - en
evalueringsstudie av den norske ABC-modellen
Sammanfattning
Aim: To evaluate the ABC model and describe in what way the program can be appropriate for
personnel working in dementia and geriatric
care.
Background: There is today and in the near future substantial challenges in the health service for
older people. In 2050 the amount of people
over 67 years in Norway is expected to be twice as many as today. Consequently, the demand for
knowledge about older people and people
with dementia diseases is increasing. To meet these challenges a systematic teaching program,
called ABC model, has been implemented in
Norwegian municipalities’ health services since 1996. The ABC model is a multi-disciplinary training
program. This model is based on theory
booklets, study groups and seminars.
Methods: A national survey with structured questionnaire was sent to participants in 306
municipalities. There are two samples in the study:
(1) local contacts and department manager/committees and (2) ABC- participants.
Findings and conclusions: More than 92% of the participants responded that the ABC models
provided reinforced knowledge in order to take
care of older people and additionally the training had an affect on the relationship between patients
and relatives in a positive way. In order to
implement the knowledge in practice, the leader played an important role.