The Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education (한국간호교육학회지)

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The Effect of Dementia Education Program on Nursing Students

간호학생을 위한 치매교육프로그램의 효과

  • Received : 2012.08.31
  • Accepted : 2013.01.10
  • Published : 2013.02.28
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Abstract

Purpose: This study was done to evaluate the effects of dementia education program on knowledge and attitude toward dementia among nursing students. Methods: A non-equivalent control group pre-post test design with an experimental group (n=35) and a control group (n=32) was used. The experimental group participated in the program three times a week for two weeks. The program is composed of lectures, preparation and practice for running the program, The effect of program was evaluated using measures of knowledge and attitude toward dementia. Data were analyzed using the PASW 18.0 program. Results: The knowledge score toward dementia was significantly higher in the experimental group than in the control group. The attitude toward dementia was significantly more positive in the experimental group than in the control group. Conclusions: The study findings indicate that dementia education program had beneficial effects on knowledge and attitude toward dementia in nursing students.

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