The role of nurses in improving the quality of life of Alzheimer's disease

Abstract

Background: In the 21st century, the most dangerous disease condition for the public might be the Alzheimer's disease (AD). There are various ways of the effect of Alzheimer’s disease on the dependency of its victims. The aim of this literature review is to guide nurses in their role of caring for patients with Alzheimer’s disease for better outcome. Method: Literature review method was used. Data were sought from three scientific databases CINAHL, Medline and PubMed. After data search, screening, and critical appraisal a total of five articles was role of nurse in improving the quality of life of Alzheimer's disease. Results: Finding form performed analysis resulted in three categories, first category was Increasing knowledge of Alzheimer's disease which presented the health education and development of nurses' knowledge. Second category was nursing care which develop methods in the caring process with Alzheimer's disease and last category was nurses' support which presented healthcare workers’ support.