Beyond the training hours
Factors influencing healthcare support workers’ confidence in dementia care
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21537400 |
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| Authors | Pei‐Chao Lin (0000-0002-1495-2550, Kaohsiung Medical University), Kwo-Chen Lee (0000-0002-8064-2331, China Medical University), Tzu‐Yu Lin (0000-0002-6960-6196, Kaohsiung Medical University), Shu-Fen Wung (0000-0002-7606-8728, University of California, Davis, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Pages | 1-12 |
| Publication date | 2026-04-22 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Educational Gerontology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0360-1277 • E-ISSN: 1521-0472 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/03601277.2026.2663335 |
| OpenAlex | W7155415634 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 22 |
Evidence regarding the impact of dementia care training on the confidence of healthcare support workers (HSWs) is relatively scarce. This study aimed to explore the current status and factors influencing HSWs’ confidence in providing dementia care. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 345 HSWs in Taiwan, who completed self-reported questionnaires, the Dementia Knowledge Assessment Scale (DKAS), and the Approach to Dementia Questionnaire (ADQ). Linear multiple regression analysis was used to identify the major factors related to confidence in providing care that meets the needs of individuals with dementia. Notably, 94.8% of the participants had completed dementia care training, and the average confidence rating in providing dementia care was 3.67 (SD = 0.77). Participants who completed the dementia caregiving course were typically older, had more work experience, and were more likely to have cared for individuals with dementia compared to those who did not complete the course; both factors were associated with higher levels of confidence in providing dementia care. Key factors related to confidence included prior experience in caring for individuals with dementia and familiarity with, or learning about, Person-Centered Dementia Care (PCDC). Therefore, in addition to dementia care training courses, the integration of practical dementia care training and a deeper understanding of PCDC could further enhance HSWs’ confidence in delivering dementia care
Dementia · Health care · MEDLINE · Qualitative research · Social support · Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research · Education, Healthcare and Sociology Research · Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
| Highly cited | No |
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