Knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of medical staff toward behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) in medical institutions in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region - Takeaways - MDSpire

Knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of medical staff toward behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) in medical institutions in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region

  • By

  • Lizhen Wu

  • Anqi Zhang

  • Wenhui Zhang

  • Peipei Jiang

  • Xiaojie Ma

  • Maimaitirexiati Tuerxun

  • July 17, 2026

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    The study assessed the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of medical staff in Xinjiang regarding behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia.

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    A total of 713 valid responses were collected from medical staff across 13 institutions in Xinjiang between December 2024 and January 2025.

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    Psychiatric medical staff scored significantly higher in knowledge about BPSD compared to non-psychiatric staff, with no differences in attitude or practice scores.

  • 4

    Knowledge scores among psychiatric staff negatively correlated with age, while attitude scores were inversely associated with professional title.

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    The study highlights the need for targeted professional training to improve understanding of BPSD among medical personnel in Xinjiang.

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Knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of medical staff toward behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) in medical institutions in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region

  • by Lizhen Wu, Anqi Zhang, Wenhui Zhang, Peipei Jiang, Xiaojie Ma, Maimaitirexiati Tuerxun

  • July 17, 2026

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