Recognition of Dementia Symptoms by Category
| Symptom Category | Symptom Example | Correct Recognition (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive | Does not recognise familiar people | 92.3 |
| Cognitive | Repeats phrases or questions | 88.0 |
| Behavioural | Wants to go home | 64.4 |
| Behavioural | Increased irritability or aggression | 68.3 |
| Emotional | Withdrawal or sadness | 70.2 |
Distribution of Participants by Department and Years of Experience
| Years of Experience | Dementia Unit | Nursing Care | Residential Unit | Other | Total (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 10 years | 17 (15.4%) | 30 (28.8%) | 5 (4.8%) | 2 (1.9%) | 54 (51.9%) |
| 11–20 years | 8 (7.7%) | 15 (14.4%) | 3 (2.9%) | 2 (1.9%) | 28 (26.9%) |
| ≥21 years | 6 (5.8%) | 13 (12.5%) | 2 (1.9%) | 1 (1.0%) | 22 (21.2%) |
| Total | 31 (29.8%) | 58 (55.8%) | 10 (9.6%) | 5 (4.8%) | 104 (100%) |
Logistic Regression Predicting Perceived Work Difficulty
| Predictor | B | SE | Wald | df | Sig. (p) | Exp(B) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education level | −0.533 | 0.310 | 2.957 | 1 | 0.087 | 0.59 |
| Years of experience | 0.392 | 0.420 | 0.862 | 1 | 0.350 | 1.48 |
| Constant | 1.272 | 0.328 | 3.416 | 1 | 0.065 | — |