Application of the role playing method in the education of study partners in senile dementia

Abstract:

Objective: To explore the effect of role-playing education model on improving the awareness of senile dementia in study partners. Methods: Totally 50 study partners were given role-playing education once a week for 6 weeks by clinic convenience sampling. Paired sample t-test was used to statistically analyze the changes of knowledge and attitudes toward dementia. Results: The score of senile dementia knowledge assessment scale (25.58±4.56) after role-playing was higher than that before (17.54±2.68), with statistical significance (P<0.01). The score of the dementia attitude scale (109.84±10.82) after role-playing was higher than that before (104.74±11.04), with statistical significance (P<0.05). Conclusion: Role-playing can effectively help study partners understand dementia knowledge and comprehend the patient behavior patterns.