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'It is stressful, almost every hour…': Experiences of caring for people living with dementia in Kenya-An interpretive phenomenological approach.

Purity MwendwaElizabeth MutungaThilo KrollAoife De Brún
Published in: Dementia (London, England) (2021)
Our study shows that caring for a person living with dementia is an arduous experience, requiring significant mental and physical effort. The study highlights a general lack of knowledge and awareness of dementia among families, healthcare professionals and the general public. Training programmes for caregivers, including dementia care skills, educating healthcare practitioners and organising public awareness programmes to understand and accept dementia are urgently needed.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • mild cognitive impairment
  • cognitive impairment
  • mental health
  • palliative care
  • emergency department
  • quality improvement
  • health information
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