Developing Dementia Awareness Among Community and Health Care Professionals in Egypt
Developing Dementia Awareness Among Community and Health
Care Professionals in Egypt
Amira Abdou El Baqary, Egypt
Introduction: The proportion of old people is increasing due to the improvement in health care and scientific development. Although the people now live longer; the ageing population faces many health challenges which affect their quality of life. Dementia is one of these challenges as it is considered to be one of the disorders which attack elderly and affect their memory, mental abilities, independence, decision making and most cognitive functions.
Therefore, the focus on dementia has increased around the world due to the rapid spread of the syndrome and the economical and psychosocial burden it cause for patients, families and communities. The rapid increase in dementia is striking worldwide as it attacks around 35 million people currently around the world and according to the recent world Health Organization (WHO) report it will affect 115 million person by 2050. Although the ageing population in Egypt at the age of 65 and older are less than 5% of the Egyptian population but the previous demographic transition is expected to be accompanied by an increase in dementia patients in Egypt and will affect priorities of health care needs as well.
Objectives:
• Start dementia awareness campaign at different places in Egypt • Evaluate the effect of the course on patients’ outcomes
Method:
• Developing workshops and seminars on dementia awareness and communication problems • Developing posters about the experience of dementia • Use educational videos from Dementia Service Development Center at Sterling University
Conclusion:
• Positive outcomes was detected from staff evaluation and patient and families reflection • More job satisfaction appeared with care givers extensive seminars and courses will take place at different governorates
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