About This Course
- Perspectives on quality dementia care
- Theoretical models of dementia and their historical development, including biomedical, psychological, sociological, disability, and critical theory
- Disciplinary perspectives in dementia care, including psychiatry, neuroscience, medicine, nursing, psychology, social work, occupational therapy, and social welfare
- Understanding the lived experience of dementia and its cultural, social, and linguistic influences
- Philosophical perspectives relevant to dementia, including philosophy of mind, mind-body dualism, and philosophy of science
- Macro-perspectives: the political and economic context of dementia care
- Changing perspectives in dementia care: interdisciplinary and multi-agency working in the 21st century
- Analysis of the complex interplay between physical and mental health, social and physical environment, personality and biography, and neurological impairment in the lived experience of dementia for people with dementia, their families, and carers
- Needs assessment for people with dementia and their carers, using appropriate tools for administration, analysis, and interpretation
- Ethical issues and ethical reasoning in practice, including potential for abuse, empowerment, autonomy, and rights
Co-ordinator: Ian Davies-Abbott
Credits: 20
Delivery: Blended Learning
Location: ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É
Level: 6
NHS-3027
2022-23
School Of Medical And Health Sciences
Module - Semester 1
20 credits
Module Organiser: Ian Davies Abbott
03/10/2022
10/10/2022
17/10/2022
24/10/2022
31/10/2022
07/11/2022
14/11/2022
21/11/2022
28/11/2022
05/12/2022
Course Content
What will you study on this course?
Assessment Strategy
-threshold -D- Threshold : To achieve a ‘pass’ on the module, students will be required to achieve a minimum of D- grade which requires them to demonstrate understanding of the care of poeple living with dementia and their families supported by relevant literature.
-good -B- to B+:To achieve this grade the student will need to demonstrate, understanding and application of the underlying principles of managing the care required for people living with dementia and their families and the application of these principles supported by broad range relevant literature.
-excellent -A-to A* : To achieve an ‘excellent pass’ on the module, students will be required to demonstrate comprehensive understanding and application of evidence-based practice in the provision of care for people living with dementia and their families. This will need to be supported by a comprehensive range of appropriate literature.
-another level-C- Grade :To achieve a ‘good pass’ on the module, students will be required to demonstrate good understanding of the underlying principles specific to the care required for people living with dementia and their families supported by a range of literature.
Learning Outcomes
- Critically analyse dementia care principles from user, practitioner and organisational perspectives.
- Critically appraise issues relating to dignity and choice in the delivery and conduct of assessments.
- Critically appraise issues relating to sensitivity and awareness in engaging with people with dementia and/or their carers.
- Critically evaluate the unique experiences, problems and needs of people affected by dementia.
- Propose assessments which are sensitive to the lived experience of people with dementia from a range of social, cultural and language backgrounds
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Understand and appraise theoretical models and differing perspectives of dementia.
Assessment method
Essay
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Written assignment
Weighting
75%
Due date
21/01/2023
Assessment method
Individual Presentation
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Presentation
Weighting
25%
Due date
05/12/2022
Funding
- Enquiries regarding Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) funding should be directed to bcu.nurseeducation@wales.nhs.uk.
- Funding opportunities may be available for those working locally (i.e. in the north Wales and Powys areas), please get in touch with the relevant module coordinator for details (see below).
- All other application and funding-related enquiries should be directed to either Dr Sara Roberts or the relevant module co-ordinator (please see individual modules below).
Application
Applications must be made directly to ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É through our . For further guidance on how to apply for these modules, please see the Applicant Guide.