Other Titles
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.
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
N/A
Keywords:
Nurses, Acute Care Setting, Dementia Care Competence
Recommended Citation
Yang, Yueh-Ying and Wang, Jing-Jy, "The development and psychometric testing of a dementia care competence instrument for nurses" (2018). INRC (Congress). 136.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2018/presentations_2018/136
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
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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.