Knowledge of Alzheimer's Disease Among Family Caregivers

Eshbaugh, Elaine M.; Stratton, Lauren

doi:10.4172/2471-9846.1000143

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“…23 This study showed that the majority of caregivers were female (79.1%) and, in accordance with other studies, 68.1% of these were daughters of the patients. 23,24 In a comprehensive review of studies examining adherence to dementia medication, it was indicated that adherence ranged from 34% to 94%, consistent with the rate of adherence found in the first interview of this study (70.2%). One of the most important findings of this study is a 25.5% improvement in the rate of patients with high adherence to dementia medications after clinical pharmacist intervention.…”

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Effect of clinical pharmacists' interventions on dementia treatment adherence and caregivers' knowledge

Ünsal

Halil

et al. 2021

Geriatrics Gerontology Int

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The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of clinical pharmacists' interventions on the adherence to dementia treatment and the caregivers' knowledge of dementia.Methods: This study was conducted at a geriatric outpatient clinic of the university hospital between October 2018 and April 2019. The Morisky Green Levine Adherence Scale (MGLS) to patients or caregivers and the Dementia Knowledge Assessment Tool Version Two (DKAT2) to caregivers were applied at the beginning of the study and 4 months later by a clinical pharmacist. After the scales were applied in the first interview, verbal information about the importance of adherence to dementia treatment, and incorrect answers of caregivers in DKAT2 were provided by the clinical pharmacist.Results: A total of 94 patients and 91 caregivers were included in the study. High adherence to treatment was determined in 70.2% of the patients in the first interview and in 95.7% in the second interview (P < 0.001). The mean score of DKAT2 was 15.53 AE 2.44 in the first interview, while the median score of DKAT2 in the second interview was 19.11 AE 1.25 (P < 0.001). Conclusion:The intervention of clinical pharmacists significantly increased the adherence to dementia treatment and the caregivers' knowledge of dementia. Close monitoring of dementia patients and caregivers by clinical pharmacists and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team play an important role in dementia care.

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Effect of clinical pharmacists' interventions on dementia treatment adherence and caregivers' knowledge

Ünsal

Halil

et al. 2021

Geriatrics Gerontology Int

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“…We found that participants have a misunderstanding about Alzheimer’s treatment benefits and how to deal with the patient. This finding is consistent with other studies (Eshbaugh and Stratton, 2016; Lee and Casado, 2019; Nielsen and Waldemar, 2016).…”

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Family experiences of caregiving to patients with Alzheimer

Al-Zyoud

Maharmeh

Ahmad

2021

WWOP

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Purpose This paper aims to describe and understand the family experience of caregiving to their Alzheimer patients and to explore the impact of caregiving on the family’s caregiver well-being. Design/methodology/approach The study involved eight family caregivers from the outpatient department, specifically from the neurology-medical clinic. A descriptive phenomenological approach was used for data collection through in-depth semi-structured interviews. Findings Four themes emerged: caregiver perception, tension, the sense of duty and commitment and altruism and sacrifice. The experience of family caregivers was different from their experiences with other chronic illnesses. Originality/value The family caregivers experience new life when providing care to their patients with Alzheimer's. The impact of the process of caregiving on whole life appeared in both positive and negative aspects. The perception and awareness of family caregivers toward Alzheimer’s disease were poor.

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“…This study also revealed that younger caregivers with higher education had a relatively higher level of knowledge. Previous studies showed similar results (Alhosis et al, 2012; Eshbaugh & Stratton, 2016). It seems that due to the lack of information provided about pressure injuries by healthcare providers, family caregivers should obtain the necessary information from other sources.…”

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Pressure Injury Prevention Knowledge Among Family Caregivers of Patients Needing Home Care

Jafari

Nassehi

Rafiei

et al. 2021

Home Healthcare Now

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One of the complications that patients in need of home healthcare might experience is pressure injury. Given that a significant part of the care of these patients is performed by their family caregivers, they must have sufficient knowledge about prevention and treatment of pressure injuries. We investigated the knowledge related to pressure injuries among family caregivers of patients needing home care who were at risk of pressure injury. Family caregivers of patients in Iran who needed home care services and were at risk of developing pressure injuries based on the Braden scale were invited to participate. A special questionnaire designed by Arboledas and Pancorbo-Hidalgo was used to assess the caregivers' level of knowledge. This questionnaire consists of 23 items, and with total scores between 23 and 46. A higher score indicates a higher level of knowledge about pressure injuries. A total of 323 family caregivers participated, most of whom were female. The mean total score of caregivers' knowledge about pressure injuries was 34.5 ± 3.4 (ranging 23 to 42). Most of the participants (n = 290) stated they did not receive adequate education related to pressure injuries. Among the demographic variables, a significant relationship was observed between the level of caregivers' knowledge with the level of education, younger age, offspring, admission in intensive care units, and male sex (p < 0.005). Family caregivers did not have sufficient knowledge about pressure injuries. Most of them did not receive the necessary education during the time of their patient's hospitalization. This issue should be considered by healthcare providers, and the necessary interventions should be considered to improve the situation.

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Knowledge of Alzheimer's Disease Among Family Caregivers

Abstract: Objective: Although the majority of care for those with Alzheimer's is provided by informal rather than formal caregivers, family caregivers may lack knowledge about the disease. We sought to better understand the level and predictors of knowledge among family caregivers.

Cited by 8 publications

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Effect of clinical pharmacists' interventions on dementia treatment adherence and caregivers' knowledge

Effect of clinical pharmacists' interventions on dementia treatment adherence and caregivers' knowledge

Family experiences of caregiving to patients with Alzheimer

Pressure Injury Prevention Knowledge Among Family Caregivers of Patients Needing Home Care

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