This project examines how best to improve the communication skills of nurse aides in long-term care settings

Services Provided

The research project includes an analysis of open-ended comments from nursing home residents about their interactions with staff as indicators of perceived emotional and instrumental support

Who We Serve

We serve nurses and nursing students

Mission and Goals

Because nursing aides provide the most care to residents of all nursing home staff, a communications-training program is currently being used to improve the way nursing aides communicate with residents during care, this is our goal

Partnership Inquiries

LEWIS CENTER FOR REGIONAL POLICY STUDIES
cbustamante@luskin.ucla.edu
(424) 442-0046

Campus Affiliation

Luskin School of Public Affairs
2381 Public Affairs Building
Los Angeles, CA 90095