INNOVATIVE COLLABORATION: DEVELOPING DEMENTIA TRAINING WITH STUDENTS, SCHOLARS, AND PRACTITIONERS
2024
Developing Dementia Training for Students and Practitioners
Sample size: 720
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Shean John, Jackson Eva, Redd Tara, Shakir Madiha, Roberts Shelby
Primary Institution: Alzheimer’s Association, Chicago, Illinois, United States
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
- Over 520 people enrolled in the Health Equity in Dementia module.
- Over 200 people enrolled in the Public Health and Dementia Caregiving module.
- Both modules had over 900 registrants for their launch webinars.
- 89% of learners reported an increase in knowledge after the Health Equity module.
- 92% of learners reported an increase in knowledge after the Caregiving module.
- 87% of learners found the Health Equity module useful for their work or studies.
- 90% of learners found the Caregiving module 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 found the courses helpful.
Methodology
The curriculum was developed through partnerships and included feedback from students and professionals.
Participant Demographics
Participants included students, researchers, professors, and practitioners.
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