Journal article
Knowing Versus Doing Education and Training Needs of Staff in a Chronic Care Hospital Unit for Individuals With Dementia
Journal of gerontological nursing, v 40(12), pp 26-34
01 Dec 2014
PMID: 25250561
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Abstract
Hospital clinical staff routinely confront challenging behaviors in patients with dementia with limited training in prevention and management. The authors of the current article conducted a survey of staff on a chronic care hospital unit concerning knowledge about dementia, perceived educational needs, and the care environment. The overall mean score for a 27-item knowledge scale was 24.08 (SD = 2.61), reflecting high level of disease knowledge. However, staff indicated a need for more information and skills, specifically for managing behaviors nonpharmacologically (92.3%), enhancing patient safety (89.7%), coping with care challenges (84.2%), and involving patients in activities (81.6%). Although most staff (i.e., nurses [80%] and therapists [86.4%]) believed their care contributed a great deal to patient well-being, approximately 75% reported frustration and being overwhelmed by dementia care. Most reported being hit, bitten, or physically hurt by patients (66.7%), as well as disrespected by families (53.8%). Findings suggest that staff have foundational knowledge but lack the "how-to" or hands-on skills necessary to implement nonpharmacological behavioral management approaches and communicate with families.
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- Title
- Knowing Versus Doing Education and Training Needs of Staff in a Chronic Care Hospital Unit for Individuals With Dementia
- Creators
- Katherine A. Marx - Johns Hopkins UniversityIan H. Stanley - Johns Hopkins UniversityKimberly Van Haitsma - Labouré CollegeJennifer Moody - Riverview HospitalDana Alonzi - Riverview HospitalBryan R. Hansen - Johns Hopkins UniversityLaura N. Gitlin - Johns Hopkins University
- Publication Details
- Journal of gerontological nursing, v 40(12), pp 26-34
- Publisher
- Slack Inc
- Number of pages
- 9
- Grant note
- Alzheimer's Association
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- College of Nursing and Health Professions; Drexel University
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000347344100004
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-84915763579
- Other Identifier
- 991020100181204721
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- Web of Science research areas
- Geriatrics & Gerontology
- Gerontology
- Nursing