Evaluation of an educational “toolbox” for improving nursing staff competence and psychosocial work environment in elderly care: Results of a prospective, non-randomized controlled intervention
International Journal of Nursing StudiesPublished 25 March 2006
Judith E. Arnetz, Henna Hasson
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Compared to a reference municipality, nursing staff ratings of their competence and the psychosocial work environment improved in the municipality where the toolbox was introduced.
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Compared to a reference municipality, nursing staff ratings of their competence and the psychosocial work environment improved in the municipality where the toolbox was introduced.
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