title: Factors associated with life satisfaction of personal care workers delivering dementia care in day care centers.
abstract: This study examined the overall life satisfaction of personal care workers (PCWs) delivering dementia care in elderly day care centers in Hong Kong. A total of 142 PCWs participated in the present study. Regression analysis results showed that self-efficacy in dementia care was a robust predictor for PCWs' life satisfaction. Female gender, perceived adequacy of training, low staff to client ratio, and high emotional support from colleagues predicted a high level of self-efficacy. To promote a higher level of life satisfaction among PCWs, it is essential for organizations to enhance their sense of self-efficacy. Providing PCWs with adequate training that address areas specific to their perceived needs is of utmost importance in achieving this goal.
authors.affiliation: Jockey Club Centre for Positive Ageing, 27A Kung Kok Street, Shatin, Hong Kong. elsie@jccpahk.com
authors.forename: Elsie
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Yan
authors.forename: Timothy
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Kwok
authors.forename: Catherine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Tang
authors.forename: Florence
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Ho
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D015331:Cohort Studies; D003631:Day Care, Medical; D003704:Dementia / Q000451:nursing*; D005260:Female; D006723:Hong Kong; D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D011566:Psychiatric Aides / Q000523:psychology*