Nursing students’ knowledge about behavioral and biopsychosocial domains of dementia: A cross‐sectional survey study

Khait, Abdallah Abu; Menger, Austin; Hamaideh, Shaher H.; Al‐Modallal, Hanan; Abdalrahim, Asem

doi:10.1111/2047-3095.12343

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“…This nding is similar to those of several previous studies in LMICs. For example, in Khait' ndings in Jordan in 2021, students' gender, current grade point average (GPA), and education level statistically effected the total mean dementia knowledge score of nursing students [21]. Meanwhile, statistical indifference in knowledge between academic levels was found by Aljezawi in Jordanian nursing students (2022) [6].…”

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Knowledge and attitudes about dementia among nursing students in Vietnam: a cross sectional study

Pham,

Do,

et al. 2024

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Introduction: Dementia is one of the most pressing health concerns in ageing population, posing significant burdens not only on the well-being and independence of people with dementia (PWD), but also on their families and communities. Building capacity for nursing students is essential for effectively enhancing the quality of life for affected people. However, various studies have highlighted knowledge gaps concerning dementia among nursing students worldwide. This study aimed to examine knowledge and attitude preparedness for dementia care among nursing students in Vietnam and associated factors. Methods We used cross-sectional study design with four medical schools in northern, central and southern Vietnam which were selected based on convenience. Participants included full-time diploma senior nursing students (N = 600). A self-administered questionnaire consisted of 34 true-false questions evaluating students’ knowledge about dementia (ADKS) and 20 items using a 5-point Likert scale assessing their attitudes toward dementia (DAS). The tools were piloted and validated with 60 students with good internal reliability. Results Nursing students exhibited insufficient knowledge of dementia but displayed positive attitudes towards dementia. Engaging four-year diploma (β = 0.501), being female (β = 0.827), and achieving greater academic performance (β = 0.795) statistically influenced nursing students’ knowledge of dementia (p < 0.05). Similarly, being female (β = 2.179), and possessing better knowledge of dementia (β = 2.740) statistically effected nursing students’ attitude toward dementia (p < 0.05). Conclusions Students with greater academic achievement and females demonstrated better knowledge and attitudes toward dementia. To better nursing students’ preparedness for dementia care, education on dementia care, especially practical training should be paid more attention.

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Knowledge and attitudes about dementia among nursing students in Vietnam: a cross sectional study

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“…They reported that the mean score of the students was 24.53 ± 7.81 out of a total of 48 (52%). The lowest scores were obtained in the communication and behavioral aspects of individuals with dementia and in the realm of risk factors and health promotion in dementia care [ 15 ].…”

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Dementia Knowledge Among Primary Healthcare Physicians in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Alsalem,

Alghathber,

Alowain

et al. 2024

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Introduction: Dementia poses a significant healthcare challenge globally, and healthcare providers must have adequate knowledge about its diagnosis, management, and support services. By assessing the knowledge level of primary care physicians in Riyadh, we can identify potential gaps and areas for improvement in dementia care, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes and quality of life. This study holds promise in shedding light on the current state of dementia knowledge among primary healthcare physicians in Riyadh and offering insights into strategies to enhance dementia care in this region. Methods: This cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted from the first of June 2023 to the end of December 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A validated questionnaire was used to assess physicians’ knowledge, attitude, and practice toward dementia. Results: A total of 151 physicians completed the questionnaires. The majority were male (55%), below 30 years of age (88.1%), and family medicine residents (84.8%). Most (74.8%) recognized old age as the most significant risk factor; an overwhelming majority of participants (98.7%) could not identify the minimum course of treatment to judge a medication’s effectiveness. The average score of correct responses (7.74 ∓ 4.11) was equivalent to 38.7%. Furthermore, the average correct responses were significantly different among the different job levels of the participants. Conclusions: The findings of this study highlight a lack of knowledge among primary care physicians regarding dementia, emphasizing the crucial importance of physician education in this area. Additionally, the results strongly indicate the need for emphasis on dementia education within the undergraduate medical curriculum, family medicine curriculum, and physician training programs. By addressing these educational gaps, we can better equip physicians to provide optimal care and support for individuals with dementia, ultimately improving patient care and quality of life.

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“…It is complex for nurses to care for people with dementia, which requires them to know adequate knowledge about the progressive dementia. The dementia knowledge, including the characteristics of dementia, nursing skills for dementia care, the behavior of people with dementia and the risk factors for dementia, is of prominent importance to provide excellent care to people with dementia (20). What professional nurses know about dementia directly affects the way they approach dementia care, which will make a difference in the treatment and progression of dementia (17).…”

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“…It is necessary to understand the level of dementia knowledge of nursing students in China and to provide evidence for policy makers and educators to develop relevant training programs. To our knowledge, researchers in China(16), Jordan (20), South Korea (21) have studied the dementia knowledge and attitudes of nursing students, but they only conducted small-scale surveys with undergraduates only in a few universities. It is a signi cance to conduct a nationwide study focusing on both undergraduate and research higher degree nursing students to have a more comprehensive understanding about the dementia knowledge among nursing students in China.…”

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Dementia literacy among nursing students in China: A multi-site cross-sectional study

Xu,

He,

Han

et al. 2023

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Background China has the largest population of people living with dementia in the world. By 2050, the number in China is projected to increase to 35.98 million. Health professionals play a significant role in the continuum care of dementia and nursing students are the major group caring people living with dementia in the future. The study aimed to investigate the knowledge level of dementia of Chinese nursing students and to explore the related factors of knowledge about dementia. Findings from this study will provide evidence for the development of dementia education programs for nursing students. Methods This was a descriptive multi-site cross-sectional study. A total of 958 nursing students from 15 provinces in China participated in this study. The sample was investigated with demographic characteristics and dementia knowledge. The data of dementia knowledge were collected by using 11-item questionnaires with true or false responses. Factors correlated with dementia knowledge score were also explored. Results The mean score of Chinese nursing students’ dementia knowledge was 8.09 ± 1.44 points out of a total of 11 (73.5%). The dimension of the symptoms of dementia was scored the highest level. And nursing students scored the lowest scores on dementia treatment and care. The level of dementia knowledge was significantly associated with gender (P < 0.001), age (P = 0.03) and education (P < 0.01). For research higher degree nursing students, whether students need to publish journal articles could impact the score the dementia knowledge (P = 0.01). Conclusions The study explored the level of dementia knowledge of Chinese nursing students. Policy makers and educators should incorporate the education and clinical practice of dementia care into the curriculum of nursing students, which can improve their knowledge level of dementia.

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Nursing students’ knowledge about behavioral and biopsychosocial domains of dementia: A cross‐sectional survey study

Cited by 10 publications

References 30 publications

Knowledge and attitudes about dementia among nursing students in Vietnam: a cross sectional study

Knowledge and attitudes about dementia among nursing students in Vietnam: a cross sectional study

Dementia Knowledge Among Primary Healthcare Physicians in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Dementia literacy among nursing students in China: A multi-site cross-sectional study

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