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Original Article
Dementia and Neurocognitive Disorders 2008: 7: 2: 52-63

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치매이해도 및 요구도(성동구 치매지원센터에서의 조사)
김희진∙박기봉*∙김승현
한양대학교 의과대학 신경과학교실
성동구 보건소*, 성동구 치매지원센터
Survey of Dementia Awareness and Needs in Seongdong-gu Regional Center for Dementia
Hee-Jin Kim, M.D., Ki-Bong Park, M.D.*, Seung Hyun Kim, M.D., Ph.D.
Department of Neurology, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul;
Seongdong-gu Community Public Health Center*, Seongdong-gu Regional Center for Dementia, Seoul, Korea
Background: The knowledge and awareness of dementia among the public have been poorly estimated by the regional center for dementia. Methods: To assess the feasibility of dementia care facilities and the attitudes of community members toward dementia care facilities, we conducted semi-structured interviews with patients and caregivers who utilize regional centers for dementia. The questionnaires consisted of an assessment of the understanding of dementia, the items and amount requested for facility use and satisfaction with dementia care facilities. Results: A total of 151 residents completed this questionnaire form. The rate of interest in dementia was very high, 48.3% of total responses; however, the knowledge and familiarity with dementia were very low in comparison to the rate of interest (36.4%, 37.1%, respectively). Most of the responders suggested that more precise and easily understandable information should be provided by the regional center for dementia. Conclusions: The public need for dementia care facilities is very high, despite their minimal understanding of dementia. Therefore, it is crucial for the public to receive urgent preventive education. and a conversion of knowledge regarding dementia.
Key Words: Dementia, Knowledge, Needs, Public education