Dementia knowledge and attitudes of nursing undergraduate students - association between lifestyle background and practical training experience
[Abstract] [Objective :] To clarify the association between dementia knowledge and attitudes, lifestyle backgrounds, and practical training experiences of nursing students, and examine the basic nursing education for dementia. [Participants and Methods :] A total of 412 first-to-fourth-year students...
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Published in | Journal of Rural Medicine Vol. 19; no. 2; pp. 83 - 91 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | Japanese |
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The Japanese Association of Rural Medicine
2024
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Summary: | [Abstract] [Objective :] To clarify the association between dementia knowledge and attitudes, lifestyle backgrounds, and practical training experiences of nursing students, and examine the basic nursing education for dementia. [Participants and Methods :] A total of 412 first-to-fourth-year students at Nursing College A participated in the study. A cross-sectional survey was conducted regarding knowledge (15 questions) and attitudes (15 questions) related to dementia. [Results :] Consent was obtained from 158 individuals (The response rate was 38.3%). Significant items regarding dementia attitudes and cohabitation experiences were identified. Additionally, significant items regarding attitude toward dementia and care providing experiences were identified. [Conclusion :] Associations among attitude toward dementia, cohabitation experiences, and care providing experiences were determined. Knowledge and attitudes regarding dementia improved with practical training experience. |
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ISSN: | 1880-487X |