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Definitions and Uses of Person-Centered Care:  Remaining Barriers and Challenges to Implementation
April 19, 2013 8:45 am - 12:00 pm
BGSU at Levis Commons, 1655 N Wilkinson Way, Perrysburg, OH  43551
Patrick J. Doyle, Ph.D, Assistant Professor of Gerontology, BGSU

Workshop Objectives:
1) Identify and describe the various definitions, elements, and uses of person-centered care in the context of long-term care.
2) Predict and discuss the challenges encountered when implementing person-centered ideals when caring for specific segments of the older adult population (e.g., people with dementia).
3) Apply techniques to address some of the challenges related to practicing person-centered elder care.

Presenter’s Qualifications: 
Patrick J. Doyle, Ph.D.  is an assistant professor of gerontology in the Department of Human Services within the College of Health and Human Services at Bowling Green State University. Dr. Doyle is a gerontologist with a background in applied sociology as well as psychology. His research has focused on understanding the experiences of people in long-term care settings and the multiple influences on the quality of care they receive. Dr. Doyle's research and publications have been strongly nested in social theory (e.g., social ecology model, social network theory, life course approach, social constructionism) to help explain the complexity of caregiving practices in long-term care settings. Dr. Doyle's investigative approaches have included ethnography, in-depth interviews, surveys, and secondary data analysis. His work has commented various organizational, environmental, clinical, social, and cultural factors influence the experiences of people with dementia living in long-term care residences. Dr. Doyle is a translational researcher who's academic, research, and applied/clinical experiences have fostered meaningful, applied contributions to the area of dementia and long-term care research.

Continuing Education:
3.0 hours are approved for social workers (RSX108808), counselors (RCX020601) and Ohio nursing home administrators (170-C-13).

Cost:
$55 BGSU Alum Cost: $50

 Directions:
Levis Commons is conveniently located at Exit 2 off I-475 and St Rt 25 in Perrysburg.  Upon entering Levis Commons you will be on Levis Commons Boulevard.  Continue on Levis Commons Boulevard until you reach the roundabout leading to the Hilton Hotel. Turn right at the first street on this roundabout and BGSU at Levis Commons will be on the right.

 Meals:
Beverages will be provided at the workshops.  For any full day programs or programs that cross over the lunch hour, lunch will be on your own.   You are welcome to bring a lunch or snack.  A refrigerator and microwave is available for your convenience.  Levis Commons has many dining locations available that include sit down restaurants as well as fast food

For questions regarding program content or ceu status, please contact Jennifer Wagner at 419-372-7773 or jawagne@bgsu.edu