Dementia Knowledge, Attitude toward Dementia, and Confidence in Dementia Care: Impact of a Dementia Training on German Nursing Students
Henriette Seltmann,
Birgit Teichmann
Abstract:Background: The number of people with dementia (PwD) in acute care hospitals is steadily increasing, posing a challenge for those who work closely with patients. To date, no German study has addressed the extent to which prospective nurses benefit from dementia training in terms of their knowledge, attitudes, and confidence in caring for PwD. Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate whether a validated dementia training for registered nurses can positively change nursing students’ knowledge about dem… Show more
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