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ArticleBMC geriatrics2025

What is known about the design, delivery and implementation of mental capacity training in care homes?: a scoping review.

Nina Jacob, Michelle Maden, Alys Wyn Griffiths, Louis Stokes, Victoria Shepherd, Ruaraidh Hill, Sion Scott, Hayley Prout, Cara Gates, Liz Jones and 5 more

Abstract readScoping Review
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Article in BMC geriatrics, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

  1. Pooled it
4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

15 authors.

Nina JacobCentre for Trials Research, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK.
Michelle MadenLiverpool Evidence Synthesis (LENS), Liverpool Reviews and Implementation Group, Institute of Population Health, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK.
Alys Wyn GriffithsSheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK. alys.griffiths@sheffield.ac.uk.
Louis StokesSheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK.
Victoria ShepherdCentre for Trials Research, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK.
Ruaraidh HillLiverpool Evidence Synthesis (LENS), Liverpool Reviews and Implementation Group, Institute of Population Health, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK.
Sion ScottSchool of Healthcare, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK.
Hayley ProutCentre for Trials Research, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK.
Cara GatesSheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK.
Liz JonesIndependent Consultant, Sheffield, UK.
Lesley BethellIndependent Consultant, Sheffield, UK.
Peter HewkinIndependent Consultant, Sheffield, UK.
Grahame SmithSchool of Nursing & Advanced Practice, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK.
Mishel IngleSheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK.
Nefyn WilliamsLiverpool Evidence Synthesis (LENS), Liverpool Reviews and Implementation Group, Institute of Population Health, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK.

Funding

National Institute for Health and Care Research NIHR152800
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

To provide high-quality care to people living in care homes, it is crucial that care home staff possess the knowledge and skills necessary to apply the principles of mental capacity legislation. In order to achieve this, training must be delivered and implemented. This review aimed to identify what is known about the design, delivery and implementation of mental capacity-related education and training in care homes. A scoping review was conducted in line with Joanna Briggs Institute guidance, and reported in accordance with PRISMA-ScR. A total of 3055 records were retrieved by the search and independently screened by two reviewers. A total of 14 papers met the inclusion criteria and were included in the review. Results were synthesised and mapped to the TIDieR checklist. The results highlighted two key factors. Firstly, a standardised one-size-fits-all approach to mental capacity legislation training fails to take account of the diverse needs of both care home residents and staff. Secondly, understanding the relationships between these domains can help overcome barriers and enhance facilitators, leading to more effective training outcomes. The review highlights a knowledge gap, with limited research considering the design and delivery of mental capacity related training. This limits the development of consistent and effective training across the sector. Future research should consider issues of diversity among care home staff or residents, to ensure the appropriateness and applicability of training for all those who receive it.

Indexed as

Health PersonnelHomes for the AgedMental CompetencyNursing HomesHumansCare homesDecision making capacityDementiaEducationMental capacity legislationNursing homesTraining

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PMID41204131
PMCPMC12595733

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