Examining Nurses’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions when Caring for People with Dementia in Hospital: A Mixed-Methods Study
Saudi Arabian nurses face significant challenges in dementia care, including inadequate knowledge, resource constraints, and negative attitudes. These findings emphasize the need for targeted training and policy interventions to improve dementia care quality. This study highlights nurses' emotional strain and practical difficulties in dementia care, providing insights for global improvements in dementia care practices and support for nurses' well-being.
Authors
- Ruth Bartlett (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3412-2300)
- Sara Yaghmour (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8850-7951)
Institutions
- King Abdulaziz University (SA)
- University of Southampton (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders Extra
- Published
- 2025-05-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000546074
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.63
Funders
- University of Southampton
- King Abdulaziz University