| Module Title |
Person-Centred Approaches to Dementia Care 1 |
| Module Code |
NUR1186 (ITS: NS568) |
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Faculty |
Nursing, PsyT & Comm Health |
School |
Science & Health |
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NFQ level |
9 |
Credit Rating |
10 |
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Description
This module will provide the student with the knowledge and skills to manage the care of individuals with dementia and their family/carers. It covers the spectrum of dementia from early to advanced stages of the disease and is relevant to those working in the community, acute care and long term care and are in regular contact with people with dementia and their families/carers. This course offers a blended learning expereince with two full days in DCU at the start of the module and 12 weeks on-line education. We use the modern on-line learning techniques including interactive video simulation, discussion forums and quizzes.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Evaluate different theoretical approaches towards dementia such as those relating to dementia
as a disease, a behaviour, a disability or a human experience and the implications they have upon
practice;
2. Analyse the role of the healthcare professional in implementing different strategies that promote
a sense of personhood;
3. Evaluate the current provision of dementia care in Ireland and the role of different agencies in
relationship to present health care policy;
4. Enhance skills in the assessment of people with dementia and their carers within different clinical
settings;
5. Demonstrate the effective use of communication skills that will promote personhood in people
with dementia and allow their views and opinions to be heard;
6. Demonstrate effective use of psycho-social interventions that will promote the well-being of
people with dementia and their carers;
7. Critically review how ethical care may be achieved in people with dementia and how dignity is
maintained.
8. Critically evaluate the relationship of people with dementia, to their family, and health and social
care workers through their journey through dementia and how it may contribute to their wellbeing
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 6 | No Description | | Seminars | 3 | Student led presentations | | Group work | 5 | Facilitated group discussions in class | | Directed learning | 30 | Clinical inquiry | | Independent Study | 186 | Student self directed learning | | Online activity | 20 | Discussion forum |
| Total Workload: 250 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 11334 | Part of Term | Semester 1 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Mary Nevin | Module Teacher | Kate Irving, Susan O'Reilly |
| | Section Breakdown | | CRN | 11835 | Part of Term | Semester 1 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Kate Irving | Module Teacher | Mary Nevin |
| | Section Breakdown | | CRN | 12302 | Part of Term | Semester 1 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Kate Irving | Module Teacher | |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Completion of online activity | Evidence of engagement in online discussion forums | 20% | n/a | | Presentation | Presentation of Change Project | 10% | n/a | | Project | Change Project | 70% | n/a |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
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Physiological and theoretical approaches towards people with dementia and their care
Local, national and international strategies, policies and guidelines towards the provision of care to people with dementia and their informal carers.
Health promotion strategies that will help people with dementia and their carers cope through their journey with dementia.
People’s accounts of dementia and arising behaviours.
Scope of care incorporating approaches towards person-centred and family centred nursing.
Physical/body care to people with dementia.
Supporting and supervising practitioners within dementia care settings.
Special groups with dementia; younger people, people with an intellectual disability, people who are from marginalised ethnic groups, and people who are gay.
Research awareness and evidence-based practice within dementia care.
Values and the promotion of dignity within ethical dementia care practice.
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- Kitwood, T: 1997, Dementia Reconsidered: The person comes first, Open University Press, London, 0335198554
- Trevor Adams and Jill Manthorpe: 200, Dementia care, Arnold, London,
- Kitwood, T. & Bredin, K.: 1992, Person to Person: Guide to the Care of Those with Failing Mental Powers, Gale Centre Publications,
Articles:
- Kitwood, T: 1997, The experience of dementia, Ageing and Mental Health, 1, 13-22, [ISSN: 136078639701001310], 518606
- 2004: Community Mental health nursing and early intervention in dementia: developing practice from a single case study, International Journal of Older People Nursing, 13 (6b), 57-67, 518607, 1
- Delirium: a new apraisal of an old problem: International Journal of Nursing Older People, 1, 106-112, 518608, 1, Bevis D, Simpson S, Graham I
- Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing: 9, 725-736, 518609, 1, Beart, K, 2004
- 4(3): 118-125,
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Other Resources
- 1: Website, Alzheimers Society of Ireland, 2010, Alzheimers Society of Ireland website,
- 415644: 1, Website, National Council for Ageing and Older People, 2009, National Council for Ageing and Older People website,
- www.ncaop.ie: 415645, 1, Government Paper, Department of health and Children, 2000, Primary Care: A new direction
- 415646: 1, Government Paper, Department of Health and Children, 2006, A Vision for Change, Dublin
- 415647: 1, Website, Health Service Executive, Dementia Understand Together website,
- http://www.understandtogether.ie/: 415648, 1, Website, Trinity College Dublin, 2013, Freedem Films
- http://freedemliving.com/: 415649, 1, Paper, Genio Learning Paper, Person-centred care in the community
- https://www.genio.ie/our-impact/research-evidence/person-centred-care-dementia:
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