Nursing

DOI: 10.5176/2315-4330_WNC17.96

Authors: Paul Linsley, Steve Wilkinson

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DOI: 10.5176/2315-4330_WNC14.75

Authors: Mimi M. Y. Tse, K. L. Chan, Anthony S. W. Wong, Eric W. C. Tam, Elaine Y.L. Fan, Gloria P.C. Yip

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DOI: 10.5176/2315-4330_WNC16.79

Authors: Carielle Joy V. Rio

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DOI: 10.5176/2315-4330_WNC18.179

Authors: Cheng Lai Sheung Winnie

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DOI: 10.5176/2315-4330_WNC18.181

Authors: Foo, Chotphoksap, Poh, Seow, Nguyen, Yip, Zhang, Pee, Kam , Tan, Aloweni, Mamun

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The incidence of dementia is increasing in Singapore as the aging population increases. 1 Caring for patients with dementia is stressful and burdensome as they are often very dependent on others for all their daily needs.2-4 However, very few studies have explored the family caregiver’s burden in Singapore where it is the cultural norm to care for their elders at home. Aim: This study aimed to assess the caregiver burden among caregivers of patients with dementia. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at a geriatric clinic in an acute-care hospital. A convenience sample of family caregiver’s of dementia patients completed the Zarit burden interview and the Neuropsychiatric inventory questionnaire (NPIQ) was used to assess behavior of the patients. Results: A total of 202 caregiver-dyads were recruited. Caregiver’s mean age was 59; most caregivers were female (n= 142). Patient’s mean age was 82; most patients were female (n= 137). Only 9.4% had severe dementia and almost equal number of early (46%) and moderate dementia (45%) as assessed by the geriatricians using standardized criteria. Delusion was the most common behavior exhibited by the patients (42%). The stages of dementia did not affect the caregiver burden however, disinhibition and nighttime behaviors affects caregiver burden (p= <0.05). Conclusion: Disinhibition and sleeping behavior of patients with dementia affects caregiver’s burden in this study. Future research may consider designing a protocol that incorporates regular assessment and interventions to manage patients’ behavior in order to reduce caregiver’s burden.

Keywords: family caregivers, dementia, Singapore, caregiver burden

DOI: 10.5176/2315-4330_WNC13.52

Authors: Teri Moser Woo, Joanna Rowe and Ellyen Arwood

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DOI: 10.5176/2315-4330_WNC18.14

Authors: Mrs. Margaret Manoharan., Dr. Vinitha Ravindran., Mrs. Ruma Nayak., Mrs. Mary Anbarasi  Johnson

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DOI: 10.5176/2315-4330_WNC16.91

Authors: Nuttaya Sritakaew, Professor Anthony Paul O’Brien, Dr. Kerry Hoffman

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DOI: 10.5176/2315-4330_WNC18.185

Authors: Rick Zoucha

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Statement of the Research Questions: The research questions identified for this study are 1) What are the cultural perceptions and meaning of mental health of residents of an urban Nicaraguan Community? 2) What are the cultural perceptions and meaning of mental illness of residents of an urban Nicaraguan Community? 3) What is the culturally congruent process of promoting mental health and caring for mental illness in this Community? Purpose and significance of the study: In Nicaragua, there are very few economic resources for health care in general and even less for the treatment of mental illness and promotion of mental health. The purpose of this ethnography is to understand the meaning of Mental health and illness for Nicaraguans living in an urban barrio. Research design and analysis: A qualitative Ethnography method was used for this study. Ethnography is a method used to discover and understand phenomena associated with a particular cultural group. Leininger’s Four Phases of qualitative data analysis were used for this study. Informants: A voluntary convenience sample of self-identified Nicaraguan adults: 27 women and 9 men participated in this study. Findings: Data analysis resulted in 10 categories, 5 patterns and 4 major themes. Conclusions: Depression, anxiety, violence, drug abuse are not viewed as a mental illness. Understanding mental health and illness from the unique cultural perspectives of this community is essential in promoting their mental health needs.

Keywords: Culture, mental health, mental illness, Nicaraguan

DOI: 10.5176/2315-4330_WNC15.120

Authors: Dr Ian McGrath and Dr Simon Barroclough

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