King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Eradah Complex and Mental Health, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Inquiry. 2024 Jan-Dec;61:469580241248125. doi: 10.1177/00469580241248125.
Dementia is a progressive condition and an umbrella term used to describe a set of symptoms that affects many older adults. Older adults living with dementia often experience social stigma, which can impact their quality of life. Most people with dementia need the assistance of a caregiver in order to enhance their health. The present study seeks to explore the perspective of nurses as the primary caregivers of people living with dementia in Saudi Arabia, focusing on the challenges faced by nurses and their reactions to these challenges. A descriptive qualitative approach using semi-structured interviews with 10 nurses with experience caring for people living with dementia from 2 hospitals in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Using thematic analysis, 4 main themes were identified: (1) types of support, (2) challenges when caring for people living with dementia, (3) society's views on people living with dementia, and (4) nurses' perceptions of dementia. The nurses stated that people living with dementia do not receive sufficient support from their families. Most participants believed that public awareness about dementia is insufficient. Increased efforts to raise public awareness about dementia could include harnessing social norms around family structure and respect for elders to improve care provided to people living with dementia.
痴呆症是一种进行性疾病,是一个用来描述一组影响许多老年人的症状的总称。患有痴呆症的老年人常常受到社会污名的影响,这会影响他们的生活质量。大多数痴呆症患者需要护理人员的帮助来提高他们的健康水平。本研究旨在探讨护士作为沙特阿拉伯痴呆症患者主要护理人员的观点,重点关注护士面临的挑战以及他们对这些挑战的反应。采用描述性定性方法,对沙特阿拉伯吉达的 2 家医院的 10 名有照顾痴呆症患者经验的护士进行了半结构化访谈。使用主题分析,确定了 4 个主要主题:(1)支持的类型,(2)照顾痴呆症患者时面临的挑战,(3)社会对痴呆症患者的看法,(4)护士对痴呆症的看法。护士们表示,痴呆症患者没有得到家人足够的支持。大多数参与者认为公众对痴呆症的认识不足。提高公众对痴呆症的认识的努力可以包括利用家庭结构和尊重老人的社会规范,改善对痴呆症患者的护理。
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020-9-2
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2024-7-17
JBI Database System Rev Implement Rep. 2015-11
J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs. 2022-12
Int J Ment Health Nurs. 2024-8
Int J Older People Nurs. 2019-12-3
Dement Geriatr Cogn Dis Extra. 2025-5-30
Healthcare (Basel). 2025-5-14
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020-9-2
Dement Neurocogn Disord. 2016-12
J Am Psychiatr Nurses Assoc. 2020
Acta Neurol Belg. 2018-11-12
Am J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2017-9-12
Dementia (London). 2019