Journal of Korean Gerontological Nursing 2012;14(3):220-232.
치매노인 정신행동증상 관리에 대한 노인요양시설
송준아·김유경·김효진
Educational Needs on Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia among Certified Nursing Caregivers in Nursing Homes
Song, Jun-Ah · Kim, You-Kyoung · Kim, Hyojin
Abstract
Purpose The purpose of this study was to evaluate the need for education on behavioral and psychological symptoms
of dementia (BPSD) for certified nursing caregivers (CNCs) in nursing homes (NHs). Methods A convenience
sample of 134 CNCs (mean age=53.63±6.44; Female 97.8%) working for more than one month in NHs
(N=6) located in Seoul City or Kyoungi Province was recruited. Participants were asked to complete a questionnaire
about the necessity and the importance of education about BPSD on a scale of 1 (never) to 5 (very much).
Results Highest scores for the necessity and the importance of education were for understanding of BPSD (mean
score=4.38±.54, 4.35±.53, respectively) followed by understanding dementia and general management approaches
for BPSD. The most necessary and important BPSDs identified for education were aggression and
depression. The degree of necessity and importance of education differed significantly (p<.10) according to frequency
of CNCs’ participation in education programs on dementia. Conclusion Findings of this study provide a
useful basis as to which areas of education would be helpful for CNCs working in NHs. Development of educational
programs with various educational methods targeted to satisfy the educational needs identified in this study would
be valuable.