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Abstract
Dementia is one of the most common causes of institutionalization,
morbidity and mortality among the elderly (The Merck Manuals of
Geriatrics, 2006). There is currently no cure for dementia and, as yet, no
way to stop its progression. Most people who develop dementia will need
care; they will need someone to help them with most aspects of daily
living. Caregivers can help people with dementia live as good life as
possible (Osman, 2001).
Dementia care is particularly time intensive because of the need for
close supervision. Many caregivers need to give up or cut back upon
work in order to care (Langa, 2001). The stress on these lay caregivers is
tremendous, and community-based nurses need to consider this fact as
they plan the care for the demented patient. Although their clients are
their main concern, a holistic nursing style means that nurses also provide
care for families and other support persons. Nursing intervention may
enhance quality of life for both the client and caregiver by ensuring that
everyone has adequate preparation for the ongoing care needs (Hunt,
2001).
The aim of this study was to identify the educational needs of
informal caregivers of demented patients, and to plan, implement and
evaluate the effect of an educational intervention based on these
identified needs. This study was conducted at the Psychiatric Department
and Outpatient Clinic of Menofiya University Hospital, Out Patient Clinic
of Psychiatric Health Hospital-Meet Kalf, and the Out Patient Clinic for
Psychiatric Diseases in Shibin El Kom Educational Hospital .