Nurses' perceptions in caring for people with dementia in Dutch acute hospitals.

ABSTRACT:

Aims and objectives

Overall, this study aimed to describe nursing care for patients with dementia in acute hospitals, with the objectives of describing the provided nursing care (a), nurses' attitudes and perceptions in caring for patients with dementia (b), and exploring how nurses deal with challenging behaviour (c). Additionally, we determined background variables associated with caring for people with dementia.

Background

Due to comorbidities, people with dementia are frequently admitted to acute care hospitals. Here, they are at high risk of complications. Nurses strive for good care but regularly experience insufficient knowledge and skills regarding caring for people with dementia.

Design

A cross-sectional survey study design.

Methods

Data were collected

SUBMITTER: Keuning-Plantinga A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9292336 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature