Improving staff nutritional practices in community-based group homes: evaluation, training, and management

J Appl Behav Anal. 1999 Summer;32(2):221-4. doi: 10.1901/jaba.1999.32-221.

Abstract

We evaluated the effectiveness of a staff training and management package on nutritional practices in two community-based group homes serving adults with developmental disabilities. Food storage, menu development, and meal preparation were trained in a multiple baseline format, followed by supervisor feedback. All staff behaviors increased after training and were maintained for up to 1 year. Biological indices reflected collateral improvements in the health of consumers, and surveys of staff and parents established social validity.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Caregivers*
  • Community Mental Health Services / standards*
  • Dietary Services / standards*
  • Evaluation Studies as Topic
  • Group Homes*
  • Humans
  • Intellectual Disability
  • Nutritional Physiological Phenomena*
  • Residential Facilities
  • Teaching*