Compliance in a randomized controlled trial: the implementation of emotion-orientated care in psycho-geriatric facilities.

Aim: The aim of this study was to gain insight into compliance with the introduction of a new care model [emotion-orientated care (EOC)] as part of an intervention study (RCT) in psycho-geriatric care. The success of the implementation (compliance), as well as the expectations and experiences concerning the training were studied.

Methods: Observations were conducted in four intervention homes and four control homes, and care-plans of residents were also analysed to see whether the implementation had succeeded.