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Home Care Research Forum
27/09/2023 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The Home Care Research Forum provides an opportunity for researchers, people working in the field and others with an interest in homecare to gather and discuss current exciting research and to network with each other.
September’s Forum gives focus to two varied presentations, highlighting important current research in the field of homecare. We welcome presentations from Dr Cat Forward from King’s College London (Talk 1), and Dr Mark Wilberforce from University of York (Talk 2).
*This event is free to attend and will take place virtually, via Zoom from 2-4pm (UK) on Wednesday 27th September 2023. A Zoom link will be sent to registered attendees before the event.
RegisterSpeakers & talks
Talk 1: Dr Cat Forward, King’s College London
Title: ‘SUPPORTED’ – Supporting, enabling and sustaining homecare workers to deliver end-of-life care: a multiple-methods community-based case study
Summary: The SUPPORTED study is an NIHR-funded study based in Hull, Bradford and Bromley. The team are currently interviewing those involved in homecare work and those who work with them. The information from these interviews will be used to develop training and guidance to support homecare workers in providing care for people living in their own homes towards the end of life. Dr Cat Forward will talk about the study so far, the next steps and how you can find out more about the study as it progresses. For those in the study sites, information will be given if you would like to get involved.
Talk 2: Dr Mark Wilberforce, University of York
Title: “Curious about Care?”: Promoting values-based recruitment in the homecare of older people through Situational Judgement Tests
Summary: How can homecare organisations be satisfied that applicants to care jobs have the right values and attitudes for the role? Traditional interviews help to test a candidate’s suitability, but ‘values’ can be difficult to gauge, and subjective judgements can be biased. ‘Situational Judgement Tests’ can support recruitment by offering objective data. They work by presenting test-takers with a ‘critical incident’, in which a value is being tested, and asking what appropriate responses may be. This presentation introduces the ‘Curious about Care’ platform – an online quiz that helps evaluate candidate’s fit to person-centred care – and provides an overview of the evidence that supports its early pilot stages.
FAQs
How do I access the event?
A Zoom link will be sent to everyone who has registered for the Forum in the week leading up to the event. You will be able to join the Forum from 2pm.
What do I do if I’m having trouble booking my place via Eventbrite?
If you are having difficulty registering through Eventbrite you can email the event organiser, Monica Leverton – monica.leverton@kcl.ac.uk
How can I hear about future Home Care Research Forums?
You can join the Forum’s mailing list by emailing monica.leverton@kcl.ac.uk. You can also find out about future events via the Forum’s website: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/events/series/home-care-research-forum
Can I present my own research related to home care at a future Forum?
Yes! These events are a great opportunity for research project planning, disseminating and networking. If you would like to present your work at a future Forum, contact the event organiser with a summary about your research.
