استعرض مصدر 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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