Person-Centered Online Dementia Training
Author Information
Author(s): Sturdevant Diana, Jackson Kimethria, Broussard Kimetha
Primary Institution: University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Hypothesis
Does person-centered dementia care training improve nursing care for people living with dementia?
Conclusion
The online training improved nursing students' knowledge and confidence in managing dementia care.
Supporting Evidence
- Person-centered dementia care training improves care by correcting misconceptions about dementia.
- The training increased confidence in managing behavioral-psychological symptoms of dementia.
- Common themes from evaluations included the need for additional content and more interactive activities.
Takeaway
This study shows that training nurses to focus on the individual needs of people with dementia helps them provide better care.
Methodology
The training included 4 modules with multimedia, discussion boards, and interactive exercises, and assessments were conducted using various scales.
Limitations
Participants expressed a need for more content and interactive activities.
Participant Demographics
Participants were undergraduate nursing students from 4 different baccalaureate nursing programs.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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