Communication And Respect for people with Dementia: Student learning - A novel practical experience of undergraduate students interacting with people with dementia in care homes (innovative practice).
We designed an educational programme for multiple disciplines to improve healthcare students' preparedness to work with people with dementia. It consisted of class-based sessions followed by a volunteer experience interacting with persons with dementia in care homes. This paper discusses the value and impact of this innovative experience.
['Wood|Julia Helen|JH|', 'Alushi|Ledia|L|', 'Hammond|John A|JA|']
D003479:Curriculum D003704:Dementia D006282:Health Personnel D006801:Humans D009735:Nursing Homes D013334:Students
communication care homes education healthcare students pre-registration