2019 Volume 24 Issue 1 Pages 50-58
The aim of this study was to clarify support provided by Certified Nurse in Dementia Nursing (DCN) to families of elderly individuals with dementia undergoing outpatient treatment and to identify related factors. A self-administered questionnaire survey was conducted among 499 DCN working at medical institutions across Japan. Responses from 199 DCN (valid response rate, 39.9％) were analyzed using descriptive statistics, χ2 test, and binomial logistic regression test. The largest number of 133DCN (66.8％) belonged to a hospital ward, and 84 DCN (42.2％) were providing support to families of elderly individuals with dementia undergoing outpatient treatment. Factors related to provision of support by DCN to such families included : being assured of working hours as DCN ; availability of dementia consultation services ; affiliation with an outpatient department ; and years of experience. The DCN who did not belong to outpatient departments yet and provided support to families of elderly individuals with dementia undergoing outpatient treatment appeared to be highly aware of support to families of elderly individuals with dementia and played a role in supporting families. Administrators of medical institutions and DCN themselves should be aware of the importance of providing support to families of elderly individuals with dementia undergoing outpatient treatment and make coordinated efforts.
