The Implementation Status of the Educational Program “Care for Dementia Patients Focusing on the Viewpoint of Elderly Patients” After Its Introduction for Acute Care Hospital Nurses

Abstract

We examined the implementation status of an educational program called “Care for Dementia Patients Focusing on the Viewpoint of Elderly Patients” after its introduction for Acute Care Hospital Nurses. A cross-sectional study was conducted. Copies of a DVD containing this educational program were provided in every ward for those participating in the study. We examined the rates of participants’ viewing and their implementation status of this program, using a questionnaire. Responses were received from 25 nurses. Ten of them provided consent, all of whom had viewed the DVD and integrated its contents into their care in practice. We cannot rule out the sample size, however, the implementation rate of care that integrated the contents of program was high even under the situation that affected negative influence on the nursing practice such as busyness. Thus, it would be beneficial to introduce this educational program to the clinical setting.