INNOVATIVE COLLABORATION: DEVELOPING DEMENTIA TRAINING WITH STUDENTS, SCHOLARS, AND PRACTITIONERS
2024
Developing Dementia Training for Students and Practitioners
Sample size: 520
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Shean John, Jackson Eva, Redd Tara, Shakir Madiha, Roberts Shelby
Primary Institution: Alzheimer’s Association
Hypothesis
Innovative dementia training is needed for students entering the workforce.
Conclusion
The new dementia training curriculum has shown to be impactful, with high enrollment and positive feedback from participants.
Supporting Evidence
- The curriculum includes four new modules launched in 2023 and 2024.
- Health Equity in Dementia module had over 520 people enrolled.
- Public Health and Dementia Caregiving module had over 200 people enrolled.
- Both modules had over 900 registrants for their launch webinars.
- 89% of learners reported an increase in knowledge after the course.
- 87% of learners found the course useful for their work or studies.
Takeaway
This study created online courses to help students learn about dementia, and many students said they learned a lot and will use this knowledge in their jobs.
Methodology
The curriculum was developed through partnerships and included feedback from students and professionals.
Participant Demographics
Participants included students, researchers, professors, and practitioners.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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