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Improving nursing students' confidence in caring for persons with dementia
Elizabeth M Long1, Regina L Hale2
1Community Based Service Learning Coordinator, Lamar University, United States.
Geriatric Nursing (New York, N.Y.)
|June 6, 2021
Summary
Nursing students gained confidence in dementia care through an online module, improving their ability to sustain personhood and build relationships. This education is vital for preparing nurses for complex patient needs.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Geriatric Care
- Patient-Centered Care
Background:
- Nursing students require practical experience in patient-centered care for individuals with dementia.
- The increasing prevalence of dementia necessitates a skilled nursing workforce capable of providing specialized care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of an online educational module on nursing students' knowledge and confidence in caring for persons with dementia.
- To assess the module's effect on students' ability to provide person-centered care, including sustaining personhood and relationship-building.
Main Methods:
- A voluntary online educational module focused on dementia care was offered to nursing students.
- Dementia knowledge was measured using the Alzheimer Dementia and Knowledge Scale.
- Confidence in dementia care was assessed using the Sense of Competence in Dementia Care Staff Scale.
Main Results:
- Students reported increased confidence in caring for persons with dementia following the educational module.
- Participants demonstrated an enhanced ability to sustain personhood, a key component of person-centered care.
- The module positively influenced students' capacity to build therapeutic relationships with individuals experiencing dementia.
Conclusions:
- Online education can effectively enhance nursing students' confidence and skills in dementia care.
- Developing a competent nursing workforce is crucial for addressing the complex needs of persons with dementia.
- Further research should explore the long-term effects of online learning on clinical reasoning and confidence in dementia care.
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