有待改进：一项针对辅助医疗专业人员痴呆症知识的在线调查。
Room for improvement: An online survey of allied health professionals' dementia knowledge.
机构信息
Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.
Menzies Institute for Medical Research, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.
出版信息
Australas J Ageing. 2021 Jun;40(2):195-201. doi: 10.1111/ajag.12886. Epub 2020 Dec 9.
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the dementia knowledge of allied health professionals and identify their specific learning needs.
METHODS
An online survey was conducted with allied health professionals enrolled in the Understanding Dementia Massive Open Online Course, a free course open to anyone, worldwide. The primary outcome measure was the Dementia Knowledge Assessment Scale, assessed prior to course commencement.
RESULTS
The survey was completed by 1591 participants. The mean dementia knowledge score was 35.0 (SD 8.4), with 13% (n = 207) achieving a target score of 45/50 or above, indicating comprehensive dementia knowledge. Key knowledge gaps were in the areas of dementia onset and non-pharmacological management of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia.
CONCLUSIONS
Allied health professionals surveyed had significant gaps in dementia knowledge. Educators planning dementia curriculum for allied health professionals could consider addressing areas of knowledge related to the identified items, with view to providing a foundation for excellence in dementia care.
目的
评估辅助医疗专业人员的痴呆症知识，并确定他们的具体学习需求。
方法
对参加“理解痴呆症大规模开放在线课程”的辅助医疗专业人员进行了在线调查，该课程是一门向全球任何人免费开放的课程。主要的结果衡量标准是痴呆症知识评估量表，在课程开始前进行评估。
结果
这项调查共完成了 1591 名参与者。痴呆症知识的平均得分是 35.0（标准差 8.4），有 13%（n=207）达到了 45/50 或以上的目标得分，表明对痴呆症有全面的了解。主要的知识差距在痴呆症发病和非药物治疗痴呆症的行为和心理症状方面。
结论
接受调查的辅助医疗专业人员在痴呆症知识方面存在明显差距。为辅助医疗专业人员规划痴呆症课程的教育者可以考虑解决与已确定项目相关的知识领域，以期为卓越的痴呆症护理提供基础。
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