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KMID : 0869920150210010108
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Journal of Korean Academy Society of Nursing Education
2015 Volume.21 No. 1 p.108 ~ p.118
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Analysis of Knowledge About, Attitude Toward, and Educational Needs for Dementia in Certified Caregivers
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Ha Eun-Ho
Cho Jin-Young
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was first to identify knowledge about, attitude toward, and educational needs
for dementia in certified caregivers; secondly, to understand the relationships among those variables; and thirdly, to
provide base-line data for education program development.
Methods: The participants in this study were 670
certified caregivers who were working in nursing homes or care hospitals throughout the whole of the country and
engaged in education programs for improvement of their professional abilities. Collected data were analyzed using
t-tests, ANOVA, Duncan, and Pearson’s correlation coefficients with the SPSS 18.0 for Windows Program.
Results:
The scores for knowledge about, attitude toward, and educational needs for dementia were 14.12±2.83 out of 20,
42.27±5.54 out of 50 (item mean 4.22), and 121.51±22.13 out of 160 (item mean 3.79) respectively. There were
statistically significant positive correlations between knowledge and attitude (r=.238, p<.001), educational needs
(r=.083, p=.032), and attitude and educational needs (r=.244, p<.001).
Conclusion: Tailored and continuous
educational programs for certified caregivers that can improve knowledge about the causes and symptoms of
dementia should be developed. Nurses and professors who are experts in dementia should be on the front lines of
education for caregivers.
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KEYWORD
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Caregivers, Dementia, Knowledge, Attitude, Education
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