The Surprising Evidence Behind Experiential Dementia Training

The Surprising Evidence Behind Experiential Dementia Training 1.concrete experience a new experience or situation is encountered or a reinterpretation of existing experience. dementia simulation experience a safe, life like experience in which a learner is immersed in attempting to carry out tasks that evoke the complex emotions of someone living with cognitive changes. 2. Investigate the dementia knowledge of second year nursing students before and after a supported placement in a residential aged care facility. assessment of the level of knowledge of dementia is important to provide evidence of the need to enhance dementia learning in the nursing curriculum. n = 99 second year nursing students.

The Surprising Evidence Behind Experiential Dementia Training Pre post measurements: confidence in dementia scale, a dementia communication knowledge test, video recorded simulated exercise to measure changes in communication behavior.additionally, after the training: five questions asking participants to rate their confidence on a 0 10 scale on awareness and use of communication skills, questions about the learned skills, usage and usefulness, and an. Despite the limitations of existing research, this review has identified a number of key features that seem to exist in effective dementia training and which support understanding of approaches to effective professional development and workplace education more broadly. training education most likely to be effective:. The evidence in this review could inform curriculum development, teaching methods, experiential learning experiences and clinical placements of pre licensure nursing students with regards to dementia care. more research is needed to explore further the impact of virtual and simulated experiential learning approaches on pre licensure nursing students' dementia care skills. The conclusion of this study adds to the understanding of teaching and learning about dementia care and highlights the contributions of a seven minute simulation made to improve empathy. dementia live® enabled students to experience for themselves the physical and mental challenges those with dementia face. their study supports the theory that.