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  • Gerontology
  • Nursing Education
  • Neurodegenerative Diseases

Background:

  • Alzheimer's disease (AD) affects a growing segment of the U.S. population, with a new case developing every 66 seconds.
  • Future nurses will increasingly care for older adults, necessitating comprehensive knowledge of age-related diseases like AD.
  • Existing information on nursing students' AD knowledge is limited, highlighting a critical gap in preparedness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the basic and advanced Alzheimer's disease (AD) knowledge of baccalaureate nursing students in Florida.
  • To identify specific areas of knowledge deficits among nursing students regarding AD.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive research design was employed.
  • Two Alzheimer's disease (AD) knowledge measures were administered to 102 baccalaureate nursing students.
  • Paired samples t-test was used for data analysis.

Main Results:

  • Nursing students exhibited significantly higher basic AD knowledge compared to advanced AD knowledge (t(101) = 2.28, p = .027).
  • Striking knowledge deficits were observed, with less than 50% of students correctly answering items on a healthcare provider-focused measure.
  • Specific deficits included identifying risk factors (e.g., high cholesterol), preventative measures (e.g., exercise), life expectancy post-diagnosis, and symptom-related stress in AD patients.

Conclusions:

  • Updated nursing curricula focusing on dementia-related illnesses are essential to prepare students for the escalating number of older adults at risk for AD.
  • Resources such as experiential learning and collaborative programs can enhance faculty, student, and practicing nurse knowledge.
  • Addressing these knowledge gaps is vital for improving the quality of care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease.