Pilot Testing the Knowledgeable Nursing Assistants as Creative Caregivers (KNACC) Guide
Journal ArticleTraining & Advanced Roles
May 1, 2023
This research article describes a mixed methods pilot study on the Knowledgeable Nursing Assistants as Creative Caregivers (KNACC) intervention that helps certified nursing assistants (CNAs) improve their care and support techniques in long-term care settings. Researchers hypothesized that using KNACC would increase CNAs’ perceptions of structural empowerment and job satisfaction. Findings revealed that KNACC techniques may be more efficacious in working with those with dementia than with other care recipients. To view the original source, click here.
Key Takeaways
The Knowledgeable Nursing Assistants as Creative Caregivers (KNACC) intervention emphasizes arts-based skills to improve care for older adults in long-term care.
Interventions like KNACC can boost CNA skills in long-term care.
It is essential to test interventions like KNACC among populations with dementia and incorporate feedback from CNAs into interventions.
