Person-Centeredness, Knowledge and Attitudes of Nurses towards Persons with Dementia
The prevalence of Dementia is a global concern and effective nursing care to improve the lives of the elderly. A cross-sectional study was conducted among nurses in a government hospital. Most respondents had sufficient knowledge of dementia and positive attitudes and perceived a high standard of pe...
| Published in: | ENVIRONMENT-BEHAVIOUR PROCEEDINGS JOURNAL |
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| Main Authors: | , , , , |
| Format: | Proceedings Paper |
| Language: | English |
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E-IPH LTD UK
2024
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| Online Access: | https://www-webofscience-com.uitm.idm.oclc.org/wos/woscc/full-record/WOS:001209495000014 |
| Summary: | The prevalence of Dementia is a global concern and effective nursing care to improve the lives of the elderly. A cross-sectional study was conducted among nurses in a government hospital. Most respondents had sufficient knowledge of dementia and positive attitudes and perceived a high standard of person -centred dementia care. There was a relationship between dementia knowledge and attitudes, as well as the attitudes and perceived person-centeredness. Training programs for acute care staff should prioritize improving knowledge and attitudes, a goal that hospital administrators can promote through training that develops technical and intellectual skills alongside interpersonal and moral skills in dementia care. |
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| ISSN: | 2398-4287 |
| DOI: | 10.21834/e-bpj.v9i28.5796 |