Your browser doesn't support javascript.
How formal caregiver's BPSD knowledge influences positive aspects of caregiving: the mediating role of attitude and the moderating role of self-efficacy.
Hu, Rui; Lai, Bingbing; Ma, Wenhao; Zhang, Yuan; Deng, Yujiao; Liu, Lianqi; Lv, Zeping; Chan, Chetwyn; Zhang, Fan; Tao, Qian.
  • Hu R; Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
  • Lai B; Division of Medical Psychology and Behavior Science, School of Basic Medicine, Guangdong Province, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China.
  • Ma W; Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
  • Zhang Y; Division of Medical Psychology and Behavior Science, School of Basic Medicine, Guangdong Province, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China.
  • Deng Y; Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
  • Liu L; Division of Medical Psychology and Behavior Science, School of Basic Medicine, Guangdong Province, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China.
  • Lv Z; Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
  • Chan C; Division of Medical Psychology and Behavior Science, School of Basic Medicine, Guangdong Province, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China.
  • Zhang F; Home for the Aged Guangzhou, Guangzhou, China.
  • Tao Q; Department of Rehabilitation, Psychiatric Hospital of Guangzhou Civil Affairs Bureau, Guangzhou, China.
BMC Geriatr ; 22(1): 731, 2022 09 05.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2038663
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

The current study investigated the relationship between behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) knowledge and positive aspects of caregiving (PAC), in addition, how caregiving attitude and self-efficacy mediate or moderate this relationship.

METHODS:

Two hundred twenty-nine formal caregivers (51males and 178females) who has worked in nursing homes for more than a month were recruited.With a cross-sectional, face-to-face survey, structural questionnaires were implemented to evaluate formal caregiver's BPSD knowledge, attitude, self-efficacy and PAC.A 13-item self-developed questionnaire was used to assess caregiver's BPSD knowledge about disease characteristics, care and risks, and treatment needs. Dementia attitude, self-efficacy and positive aspects of caregiving were measured by dementia attitude scale, the General self-efficacy scale, and Chinese version of positive aspects of caregiving respectively. Model 5 in the PROCESS micro was employed in order to verify the mediating effect of attitude and the moderating effect of self-efficacy on the relationship between BPSD knowledge and PAC.

RESULTS:

The results showed that greater BPSD knowledge was associated with increased PAC, and this relationship was fully mediated by increased friendly attitude toward people with dementia. Moreover, direct effect was moderated by self-efficacy, and that only among those with high self-efficacy, the direct effect of BPSD knowledge was found on promoting PAC.

CONCLUSIONS:

By elucidating the knowledge-attitude-practice pathway in handling patient's BPSD, the current study extends existing literature and provides insights for developing psychoeducation programs among formal caregivers.
Subject(s)
Keywords

Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Caregivers / Dementia Type of study: Diagnostic study / Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: BMC Geriatr Journal subject: Geriatrics Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S12877-022-03417-5

Similar

MEDLINE

...
LILACS

LIS


Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Caregivers / Dementia Type of study: Diagnostic study / Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: BMC Geriatr Journal subject: Geriatrics Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S12877-022-03417-5