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Dementia care practices

Abstract

In-patients with cognitive impairment presenting non-cognitive neuropsychiatric symptoms (BPSD) are exceedingly common and challenge care providers in acute care settings. Yet, nurses working in hospitals often face difficulties in dealing with such symptoms. Thus, education and training relevant to competence of care is important.

Author Details

Yueh-Ying Yang, SN, nursing department of National Cheng Kung University, National Cheng Kung University, Kaohsiung City 807, Taiwan (R.O.C.), Taiwan; Jing‐Jy Wang, PhD, RN, nursing department/National Cheng Kung University, Nursing Department/National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan

Sigma Membership

Lambda Beta at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

National Cheng Kung University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

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Keywords:

Nurses, Acute Care Setting, Dementia Care Competence

Conference Name

29th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Melbourne, Australia

Conference Year

2018

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The development and psychometric testing of a dementia care competence instrument for nurses

Melbourne, Australia

In-patients with cognitive impairment presenting non-cognitive neuropsychiatric symptoms (BPSD) are exceedingly common and challenge care providers in acute care settings. Yet, nurses working in hospitals often face difficulties in dealing with such symptoms. Thus, education and training relevant to competence of care is important.