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Lessons learned from a dementia training programme for health professionals: Implications for future training provision

Ward, A. and Dobson, M. (2014) Lessons learned from a dementia training programme for health professionals: Implications for future training provision. The Journal of Practice Teaching & Learning. 12(3), pp. 25-43. 1759-5150.

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Abstract:
This paper presents findings from a dementia awareness training programme delivered to a multidisciplinary group of health professionals in the East Midlands, UK in 2012. The training aimed to develop dementia champions and improve care practices. The focus was on the socio-psychological model of dementia. Semi-structured interviews were undertaken with stakeholders (n=5) and training providers (n=2). Post-training questionnaires were completed by those attending the training (n=74). Thematic analysis was undertaken on interview data and open-ended questionnaire data, descriptive statistical analysis was undertaken on quantitative data. Emerging themes focused on the continued need for person-centred care in dementia training and inclusion of the voice of the person with dementia in training material. Attendance of multidisciplinary health professionals at training sessions generated greater understanding of dementia care across professional areas. Issues of health professionals' workloads and release of staff time were identified as key determinants of staff capacity to attend training. Gaps in training provision were identified. Adapted from the source document.
Uncontrolled Keywords:
6142: mental & emotional health problems, Attendance, Consciousness, Health Professions, Interest Groups, Intervention, Senility, Training, United Kingdom, article, dementia training person-centred care dementia cha
Creators:
Ward, A. and Dobson, M.
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
Research Centres > Centre for Health Sciences and Services
Research Centres > Northamptonshire Dementia Research & Innovation Centre
Date:
27 May 2014
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 25-43
Journal or Publication Title:
The Journal of Practice Teaching & Learning
Volume:
12
Number:
3
Number of Pages:
19
Language:
English
ISSN:
1759-5150
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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