Table 2.
Background characteristics of the nursing home residents and nursing staff participating in the workshops
| Nursing home A | Nursing home B | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents (n) | 13 | 7 |
| Average age in years (SD) | 84 (9) | 84 (9) |
| Female, % | 85 | 86 |
| Average length of stay in months (SD) | 33 (28) | 31 (39) |
| Mobile, % | 75 | 86 |
| Average physical functioning (SD)a | 9.3 (7.1) | 11.4 (4.9) |
| Cognitive functioning (SD)b | 3.6 (1.9) | 2.8 (2.0) |
| Nursing staff in the workshops (n) | 6 | 7 |
| Age in years (SD) | 43 (12) | 33 (10) |
| Gender (% female) | 100% | 86% |
| Professional level | 100% CNA | 100% CNA |
| Working experience (years) | ||
| In elderly care | 18 | 4 |
| In the ward | 7 | 3 |
| Working hours per week | 25 | 25 |
| MAINTAIN‐behaviorsc | ||
| ADL | 8.0 (0.8) | 6.6 (1.4) |
| IADL* | 7.0 (0.8) | 3.6 (2.0) |
| Miscellaneous | 7.9 (1.3) | 7.4 (1.3) |
ADL, activities of daily living; CNA, certified nurse assistant; IADL, instrumental activities of daily living.
aPhysical functioning: Barthel Index range 0–20 (a lower score indicates an increased disability; De Haan et al., 1993). bCognitive functioning: Cognitive Performance Scale range 0–6 (a higher score indicates a more severe cognitive impairment; Morris et al., 1994). cMAINtAIN‐behaviors: range 1–9 (a higher score indicates more encouragement; Kuk, Ouden et al., 2017).
*Significant difference between nursing homes (p < 0.05).