Human Development & Family Science Masters Papers

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    Factors Associated With Turnover Rates of Certified Nursing Assistants in Long-Term Care Facilities: The Impact on Residents and the Implementation of Empowered Workforce Strategies
    (North Dakota State University, 2015) Fritzler, Katharina James
    This paper reviews factors associated with high turnover rates of certified nursing assistants employed in long-term care (LTC) facilities. Adults 85 and older are the main consumers of LTC services. It is projected that the LTC industry will experience an increase in demand as this oldest-old subgroup of the aging population grows. Therefore, it is necessary to have an ample and caring workforce to meet this emerging need. The direct target population for this paper is certified nursing assistants, while residents in long-term care facilities represent the indirect population. The objective of this paper is to explore factors that positively correlate with high turnover rates of certified nursing assistants in this specific setting, and to provide intervention strategies that will offset this trend. In turn, the intervention strategies should positively impact the quality of life and care amongst the evaluated residents.
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    The Role of Three Factors in Community Mobility for Rural Older Adults
    (North Dakota State University, 2012) Powell, Joanne Mary
    This paper will identify mobility options leading to quality of life for older adults who live in rural communities. This paper will create an assessment plan to determine the current status and needs for transportation and mobility of older adults in a rural community related to walkability, drivability, and public transportation. A sampling data collection plan for conducting the assessment will be developed based on review of existing community assessments. This paper will develop a plan for how the data will be analyzed and presented. Results of this case study will be used for future improvements in community livability as it relates to older adults and their mobility options and preferences.