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Effect of Dementia Educational Program on Formal Caregivers Burden in Elderly Homes

Khulud Ahmad Rezq, Jesusa V. Gutierrez

Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · pp. 15–23 · Published 8 Dec 2021

10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i54A33714

Abstract

Background: Dementia disease is usually identified among older patients, but it is not a part of the normal aging process. The number of Dementia's patients in the Arab countries is increasing due to increased longevity and improvement in the health care system. This study aimed to assess the effect of an educational program on Formal Caregivers Burden in Elderly Homes. Methodology: This study employed a quasi-experimental one-group pre-test-post-test design. The study was conducted in three elderly nursing private homes in Amman, Jordan using purposive sampling of 50 formal caregivers. Results: Dementia patient’s caregivers’ burden was decreased after program implementation, with statistically significant between pre- post, and three months after program implementation (p<.001). Findings demonstrated that the formal Dementia caregiver’s education program can effectively decrease burden among caregivers. Recommendation: Conducting continuing education program for Dementia patient’s caregivers in the nursing homes to promote their practices and decrease their burden.

Dementia caregivers elderly homes burden educational program

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