Individual distribution of evaluations at facilities and follow-up cards to those obtaining information through the mail were methods used to increase the response rate. Participants were asked to indicate, on a Likert-type scale, the extent to which new information was gained. Sixty-five percent of those responding to the evaluation felt more confident when interacting with residents. Attitudes of both target audiences changed as a result of the program. Fifty-five percent of the participants felt more confident about providing high quality interaction.
Extension can have a critical and significant role in educating family and facility caregivers.
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