Nursing School of 74716Guilin Medical University, Guilin, China.
Public Health School of 74716Guilin Medical University, Guilin, China.
Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen. 2020 Jan-Dec;35:1533317520937096. doi: 10.1177/1533317520937096.
To investigate the dementia knowledge and care approach used by caregivers in residential aged care facilities (RACFs) in China.
A cross-sectional survey of 785 caregivers from a random sample of 34 RACFs in China. Caregivers' knowledge and care approach were assessed using the Chinese version of the Dementia Knowledge Assessment Tool 2 and Advanced Dementia Care Questionnaire.
The majority of caregivers showed limited knowledge of dementia and tended not to adopt a person-centered approach to care. Educational level, dementia care training, and years of work experience were positively associated with dementia knowledge. Educational level and years of work experience were also associated with a person-centered approach to care.
This study provides insight into the care available to people with dementia in RACFs in China. The results suggest dementia care education programs as well as person-centered care training are urgently needed for caregivers in China.
调查中国养老院（RACF）护理人员的痴呆症知识和护理方法。
对中国 34 家 RACF 中随机抽取的 785 名护理人员进行横断面调查。使用中文版痴呆症知识评估工具 2 和高级痴呆症护理问卷评估护理人员的知识和护理方法。
大多数护理人员对痴呆症的认识有限，倾向于不采用以患者为中心的护理方法。教育程度、痴呆症护理培训和工作年限与痴呆症知识呈正相关。教育程度和工作年限也与以患者为中心的护理方法相关。
本研究深入了解了中国 RACF 中痴呆症患者的护理情况。结果表明，中国迫切需要为护理人员提供痴呆症护理教育计划和以患者为中心的护理培训。
