ArticleBMC geriatrics2023
Dementia care practices among community healthcare workers in Vietnam: a qualitative descriptive study.
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Digital Storytelling to Promote Early Dementia Diagnosis in Rural Vietnam
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 11 citations in OpenAlex.
- Dementia literacy and awareness of risk reduction: A systematic review of South Asian and Southeast Asian regions.Australasian journal on ageing · 2025Pooled it
- From suspicion of cognitive decline to dementia diagnosis: a systematic review of healthcare professionals' considerations and attitudes.Age and ageing · 2025Pooled it
- Mobile App Psychoeducation for Dementia Caregivers In Vietnam: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2025Trial
- The experience and needs of informal caregivers of people with dementia in rural Vietnam: a qualitative study.Annals of medicine · 2025Article
- Knowledge and attitudes towards dementia among health professionals in Somaliland: a pilot survey.BMC research notes · 2025Article
- Knowledge and attitudes about dementia among nursing students in Vietnam: a cross-sectional study.Psychogeriatrics : the official journal of the Japanese Psychogeriatric Society · 2025Article
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5 authors at 4 institutions in 3 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundVietnam is one of the most rapidly aging countries in the world and the likelihood that someone may have dementia rises dramatically as the population ages. Although caring for persons living with dementia is important, little is known about the circumstances under which community healthcare professionals in Vietnam provide dementia care. This study aimed to describe the practice of caring for persons with dementia among community healthcare professionals in Vietnam.
methodsThis qualitative descriptive study was conducted with 23 community healthcare professionals recruited from 10 primary healthcare centers, representing 10 of 24 districts in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Participants were physicians (n = 11), physician's assistants (n = 8) and community nurses (n = 4). Data were collected through in-depth face-to-face semi-structured interviews. Interview data were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using content analysis.
resultsThe mean age of the 23 participants was 44.6 ± 8.8 years; most were female (n = 16, 69.6%); and the mean time of working in the field of dementia care was 15.9 ± 8.4 years. Analysis of the interview data revealed five categories, which informed how care was provided: 1) Knowledge about dementia and its prevalence among older adults; 2) Identification of dementia in Vietnam; 3) Lack of attention to early diagnosis of dementia and difficulty in providing continuous care; 4) Dependence on family members for prompt and continuous care; and 5) challenges to providing dementia care. Despite having knowledge about dementia, some healthcare professionals incorrectly viewed dementia as an inevitable part of the ageing process. Participants reported that their limited training and practical experience in caring for persons with dementia caused a lack of confidence in dementia care.
conclusionsThe quality of care provided to persons living with dementia was negatively impacted by the limited training of healthcare personnel. The diagnosis, treatment, and provision of supportive services to persons living with dementia and their families are substantial challenges for the Vietnamese healthcare system. It is crucial to initiate and cultivate dementia care education programs aimed at expanding curricula for physicians, physicians' assistants, and nurses.
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