Kneringer, M., & Page, T. J. (1999).
Improving staff nutritional practices in community-based group homes: Evaluation, training, and management.
Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis,
32, 221-224.
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.
DESCRIPTORS: nutrition, group homes, staff training and
management