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Dementia awareness in northern nursing practice
Mary Ellen Andrews1, Debra G Morgan, Norma J Stewart
1College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada.
Summary
Registered nurses in Canada's north need better dementia care awareness and resources. This study highlights factors influencing their practice and suggests improvements for northern dementia care.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Gerontology
- Rural Health
Background:
- Dementia care in remote northern communities presents unique challenges.
- Understanding the perspectives of registered nurses (RNs) is crucial for improving care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify key concepts in dementia care from the perspective of RNs in the Canadian North.
- To explore RNs' experiences with dementia assessment, caregiving, and resource perceptions.
Main Methods:
- Grounded theory methodology was employed for data analysis.
- Interviews were conducted with RNs in small, remote northern communities.
Main Results:
- Three categories influencing dementia awareness were identified: dementia care/community caregiving, RN characteristics, and northern nursing worklife.
- A theory of dementia awareness in northern nursing practice was developed.
Conclusions:
- Educational programs and health policies are needed to enhance dementia awareness among northern RNs.
- Improving awareness can lead to better dementia care for northern populations.
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