TRANSITIONS IN DEMENTIA CARE
NSG2TCD
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This online subject will address the advancing contemporary health and health care challenges presented by dementia. It will enable participating students to gain a holistic understanding of dementia in society and as a life limiting illness. Through the use of current research, policy and practice, students will learn about the emerging evidence and requirements for best practice in caring for older people with dementia in hospital settings. Students will also learn about the interprofessional and person-centred approaches that support people with dementia and their families through the life cycle transitions that arise through the dementia journey. Students will be engaged in a learning approach that will be interactive, inquiry and evidenced based. Interprofessional and person-centred approaches to dementia care will be introduced. The subject will be offered as an elective and will be delivered through the online medium over 12 weeks.
School: School of Nursing & Midwifery
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Julie Ellis
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Students must be admitted in one of the following courses: HBN, HBNM, HBNUP, HBNPRW, RBN, HZNM, HZNMD, HBNGE, HBNGEB, HBNGEM, HBNGES, HBNGEW,HBNEN,HBNENB, HBNENM, HBNENS, HBNENW - Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry), Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurse), Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Excellence in Dementia Care (2nd Ed). | Recommended | Downs, M., Bowers, B. (2014) | Maidenhead: Open University Press/McGraw Hill Education. |
| Readings | Caring for Older People in Australia. | Recommended | Johnson, A. and Chang, E. (2014) | Wiley. |
| Readings | Gerontologic Nursing | Recommended | Meiner, S. (2014) | Mosby, Elsevier |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critically apply contemporary models of care to acute care of older people with dementia.
- Activities:
- Online lectures/presentations Critical reflection
02. Describe the aetiology, pathophysiology and clinical presentation of dementia based on best available evidence
- Activities:
- Discussion forums On-line writing activity
03. Appraise how people with dementia and their families can be supported through the anticipated transitions that arise during the dementia journey
- Activities:
- Review resources Education package for families
04. Plan best practice in the care for older people with dementia in hospital settings.
- Activities:
- Analyse a case study
Online, 2019, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Julie Ellis
Class requirements
Independent ResearchWeek: 10 - 22
One 39.0 hours independent research per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"100% on-line subject"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical reflective writing task - (critique) (1000 words equiv) | Formative assessment opportunity | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Exam - 1 online quiz (1000 words equiv) | 25 | 01, 02 | |
| Written assessment (2000 words) | Written proposal for a practice/care improvement for people with dementia admitted to hospital | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |