Dementia-Related Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices among Family Medicine Residents

Şeniz Şengül; Mustafa Kürşat Şahin; Mustafa Fevzi Dikici

Makale detayları

Dementia-Related Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices among Family Medicine Residents

Yazarlar:

Şeniz Şengül | Mustafa Kürşat Şahin | Mustafa Fevzi Dikici

Yayıncı:

Dokuz Eylul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Clinical Sciences (Other)

Dergi:

Journal of Basic and Clinical Health Sciences Vol.9 Issue 1, pp.166-175

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

1/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001340369

pISSN:

2564-7288

Anahtar kelimeler:

Özet:

 Purpose: Primary care physicians PCPs are often the first to encounter dementia patients, highlighting the importance of their role in early detection and management. This study evaluates the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of family medicine residents FMRs in Turkey regarding dementia. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from March to April 2022 using an online questionnaire distributed to family medicine clinics across Turkey. The questionnaire, comprising three sections on demographics, the Dementia Knowledge Assessment Scale DKAS, and the Dementia Attitude Scale DAS, was distributed using Google Forms. Results: A total of 393 FMRs participated, with a mean age of 28.93.0 years; 71.2 were female. DKAS scores averaged 18.335.11, while DAS scores averaged 93.4812.29. Higher knowledge levels were associated with postgraduate training, experience in dementia care, and willingness to screen for dementia. Positive attitudes were linked to more years in residency, family history of dementia, and prior dementia-related education. Conclusion: FMRs demonstrated limited knowledge but positive attitudes toward dementia. The study underscores the need for enhanced dementia training in residency programs to improve early detection and management skills among PCPs. Addressing gaps in knowledge and confidence can lead to better patient outcomes and more effective dementia care.

 Purpose: Primary care physicians PCPs are often the first to encounter dementia patients, highlighting the importance of their role in early detection and management. This study evaluates the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of family medicine residents FMRs in Turkey regarding dementia. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from March to April 2022 using an online questionnaire distributed to family medicine clinics across Turkey. The questionnaire, comprising three sections on demographics, the Dementia Knowledge Assessment Scale DKAS, and the Dementia Attitude Scale DAS, was distributed using Google Forms. Results: A total of 393 FMRs participated, with a mean age of 28.93.0 years; 71.2 were female. DKAS scores averaged 18.335.11, while DAS scores averaged 93.4812.29. Higher knowledge levels were associated with postgraduate training, experience in dementia care, and willingness to screen for dementia. Positive attitudes were linked to more years in residency, family history of dementia, and prior dementia-related education. Conclusion: FMRs demonstrated limited knowledge but positive attitudes toward dementia. The study underscores the need for enhanced dementia training in residency programs to improve early detection and management skills among PCPs. Addressing gaps in knowledge and confidence can lead to better patient outcomes and more effective dementia care.

 Purpose: Primary care physicians PCPs are often the first to encounter dementia patients, highlighting the importance of their role in early detection and management. This study evaluates the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of family medicine residents FMRs in Turkey regarding dementia. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from March to April 2022 using an online questionnaire distributed to family medicine clinics across Turkey. The questionnaire, comprising three sections on demographics, the Dementia Knowledge Assessment Scale DKAS, and the Dementia Attitude Scale DAS, was distributed using Google Forms. Results: A total of 393 FMRs participated, with a mean age of 28.93.0 years; 71.2 were female. DKAS scores averaged 18.335.11, while DAS scores averaged 93.4812.29. Higher knowledge levels were associated with postgraduate training, experience in dementia care, and willingness to screen for dementia. Positive attitudes were linked to more years in residency, family history of dementia, and prior dementia-related education. Conclusion: FMRs demonstrated limited knowledge but positive attitudes toward dementia. The study underscores the need for enhanced dementia training in residency programs to improve early detection and management skills among PCPs. Addressing gaps in knowledge and confidence can lead to better patient outcomes and more effective dementia care.

 Purpose: Primary care physicians PCPs are often the first to encounter dementia patients, highlighting the importance of their role in early detection and management. This study evaluates the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of family medicine residents FMRs in Turkey regarding dementia. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from March to April 2022 using an online questionnaire distributed to family medicine clinics across Turkey. The questionnaire, comprising three sections on demographics, the Dementia Knowledge Assessment Scale DKAS, and the Dementia Attitude Scale DAS, was distributed using Google Forms. Results: A total of 393 FMRs participated, with a mean age of 28.93.0 years; 71.2 were female. DKAS scores averaged 18.335.11, while DAS scores averaged 93.4812.29. Higher knowledge levels were associated with postgraduate training, experience in dementia care, and willingness to screen for dementia. Positive attitudes were linked to more years in residency, family history of dementia, and prior dementia-related education. Conclusion: FMRs demonstrated limited knowledge but positive attitudes toward dementia. The study underscores the need for enhanced dementia training in residency programs to improve early detection and management skills among PCPs. Addressing gaps in knowledge and confidence can lead to better patient outcomes and more effective dementia care.

Makale detayları

Dementia-Related Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices among Family Medicine Residents

Yazarlar:

Şeniz Şengül | Mustafa Kürşat Şahin | Mustafa Fevzi Dikici

Yayıncı:

Dokuz Eylul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Clinical Sciences (Other)

Dergi:

Journal of Basic and Clinical Health Sciences Vol.9 Issue 1, pp.166-175

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

1/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001340369

pISSN:

2564-7288

Alzheimer

Attitude

Dementia

Family Medicine

Knowledge

Sayı

Makale detayları

Dementia-Related Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices among Family Medicine Residents

Yazarlar: Şeniz Şengül | Mustafa Kürşat Şahin | Mustafa Fevzi Dikici

Yayıncı: Dokuz Eylul University

Ana Başlıklar: Clinical Sciences (Other)

Dergi: Journal of Basic and Clinical Health Sciences Vol.9 Issue 1, pp.166-175

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 1/2025

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001340369

pISSN: 2564-7288

Alzheimer

Attitude

Dementia

Family Medicine

Knowledge

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Şeniz Şengül | Mustafa Kürşat Şahin | Mustafa Fevzi Dikici

Yayıncı:

Dokuz Eylul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Clinical Sciences (Other)

Dergi:

Journal of Basic and Clinical Health Sciences Vol.9 Issue 1, pp.166-175

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

1/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001340369

pISSN:

2564-7288