Latest Module Specifications
Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026
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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. 1D646C8B-65FE-0001-F4E0-165969E0FE10 2. 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; 5. 1 6. 1D646C8B-707E-0001-5CCB-12A0A67519AC 7. Analyse the role of the healthcare professional in implementing different strategies that promote a sense of personhood; 10. 2 11. 1D646C8B-7670-0001-55FF-A63F137A1AB4 12. Evaluate the current provision of dementia care in Ireland and the role of different agencies in relationship to present health care policy; 15. 3 16. 1D646C8C-107A-0001-D9DA-D505CBA0FB40 17. Enhance skills in the assessment of people with dementia and their carers within different clinical settings; 20. 4 21. 1DCDF6D1-E1F7-0001-5759-533033501424 22. Demonstrate the effective use of communication skills that will promote personhood in people with dementia and allow their views and opinions to be heard; 25. 5 26. 1D75D118-A351-0001-90FD-25701400152E 27. Demonstrate effective use of psycho-social interventions that will promote the well-being of people with dementia and their carers; 30. 6 31. 1D75D123-BDA0-0001-3149-15EE4116A3A0 32. Critically review how ethical care may be achieved in people with dementia and how dignity is maintained. 35. 7 36. 1DCDF6D1-B9C9-0001-823A-14772CC03550 37. 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 40. 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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
1 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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