Problems of Persons with Dementia As Expressed By Caregivers at University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria

Bolu-Steve Foluko N., Bamisaye Folashade R., Durosaro Irene A.

Abstract


In Nigeria, persons with Dementia wrestling with a plethora of problems which often affect their cognitive, motor and psychomotor domains. Hence, the caregiver's expression about problems faced by persons with dementia cannot be overlooked if an appropriate intervention will be made in helping them overcome these problems. This study, therefore, investigated the problems of persons with dementia as expressed by caregivers at University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria. The purposive sampling technique was used to select 291 respondents for the study. A self-designed instrument titled Problems of Persons with Dementia Questionnaire (PPDQ) was used to collect the required information. The instrument possessed a reliability coefficient of 0.75 after being subjected to the test-retest and Pearson Product Moment Correlation statistical method. The results showed that persons with dementia experience bumping body parts against objects around them, they have difficulty in communicating fluently and they often experience depression among others. Respondents were different in their perception on the problems with persons with dementia bases of age and gender. However, no significant difference was found on the basis of their marital status. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended that caregivers should pay more attention to the daily routine of persons with dementia devout more care and attention to them so as to give an appropriate response to them per time.


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