Caring for People Living With Dementia in Saudi Arabia

The Perspective of Nurses as Primary Caregivers

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ID13775282
AuthorsLoujain Sharif (0000-0002-2807-5050, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, corresponding author), Sara Yaghmour (0000-0002-8850-7951, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia), Nariman AlKaf (King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia), Rozan Fageera (King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia), Layla Alotaibi (King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia), Moroj Attar (King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia), Abdulraheem Al‐Mutairy (University of Jeddah), Abdulraheem Almutairy (Eradah Complex and Mental Health, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia), Khalid Sharif (0000-0002-9722-6326, King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia), Alaa Mahsoon (0000-0001-5590-9981, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia)
Year2024
Volume61
Pages469580241248125-469580241248125
Publication date2024-01-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueINQUIRY The Journal of Health Care Organization Provision and Financing (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0046-9580 • E-ISSN: 1945-7243
PublisherSAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/00469580241248125
PMID38756004
OpenAlexW4397014313
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited14

Dementia is a progressive condition and an umbrella term used to describe a set of symptoms that affects many older adults. Older adults living with dementia often experience social stigma, which can impact their quality of life. Most people with dementia need the assistance of a caregiver in order to enhance their health. The present study seeks to explore the perspective of nurses as the primary caregivers of people living with dementia in Saudi Arabia, focusing on the challenges faced by nurses and their reactions to these challenges. A descriptive qualitative approach using semi-structured interviews with 10 nurses with experience caring for people living with dementia from 2 hospitals in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Using thematic analysis, 4 main themes were identified: (1) types of support, (2) challenges when caring for people living with dementia, (3) society's views on people living with dementia, and (4) nurses' perceptions of dementia. The nurses stated that people living with dementia do not receive sufficient support from their families. Most participants believed that public awareness about dementia is insufficient. Increased efforts to raise public awareness about dementia could include harnessing social norms around family structure and respect for elders to improve care provided to people living with dementia

Dementia · Disease · Psychiatry · Qualitative research · Quality of life (healthcare · Sociology · Stigma (botany · Thematic analysis · Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research · Medicine · Mental Health Treatment and Access · Nursing · Psychology · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology · Gerontology

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