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Module Title Person-Centered Dementia Champions
Module Code NS466
School School of Nursing and Human Sciences

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Module Co-ordinatorDr Kate IrvingOffice NumberH245F
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 10
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
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.

Learning Outcomes

1. Evaluate a number of theoretical approaches to dementia and their implications on practice.
2. Evaluate the role of Irish agencies in the provision of dementia services to individuals / families / carers.
3. Complete a comprehensive assessment of an individiual with dementia.
4. Examine the relationship of people with dementia to their family, health professionals and social care workers.
5. Evaluate psycho-social interventions that promote well-being in people with dementia and their carers across the spectrum od dementia from mild to advanced stages.
6. Analyse the students role in promoting a sense of personhood in people with dementia.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture6No Description
Directed learning0No Description
Independent Study206No Description
Seminars3Student led presentations
Group work5No Description
Directed learning30Clinical inquiry
Total Workload: 250

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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

• 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 care.

• 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.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable
Indicative Reading List

  • edited by Trevor Adams and Jill Manthorpe: 2003, Dementia care, Arnold, London,
  • Tom Kitwood: 0, Dementia reconsidered, 0335198554
Other Resources

376, Website, Alzheimers Society of Ireland ,, 2010, http://www.alzheimer.ie, 377, Website, National Council for Ageing and Older People, 2009, http://www.ncaop.ie, 378, Government Paper, Department of health and Children, 2000, Primary Care: A new direction,
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