Õppekava aine

Suhtlemine dementsussündroomiga inimestega

Õppeaine
Ainekood	y16-002
Õppeaine nimetus	Suhtlemine dementsussündroomiga inimestega
Ainepunkte	3 EAP
Hindamisviis	Arvestus

Õppekava aine
Õppekava	2016 O
Õppeaasta	1
Semester	Kevadsemester
Aine tüüp	Valikuline

Eesmärk
The course encourages students to think critically about what means communication to persons affected by dementia. The course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills in understanding of how to communicate with people with dementia.

Õppiväljundid
After the course, students will be able to: 1. show understanding of persons with dementia conditions and how they adversely affect the intellectual capacity, particularly their communication skills; 2. demonstrate understanding of the persons’ needs; 3. choose the most effective communication techniques with person with dementia.

Teemad
Dementia: definition, forms, types, etiology, symptoms Typical stadiums of dementia, decline of cognitive abilities (Four „A“s) Assessment of functions (instruments, scales etc) Associated risks: trauma, impaired nutrition/ hydration, isolation, neglect. Associated syndroms: pain, depression, delirium. Reality Orientation and its techniques (ROT) Reminiscence Therapy and its techniques. Validation and its techniques Stimulation techniques and creative therapies

Iseseisev töö
3 tutor-marked assignments in course environment and short final reflection.

Hindamiskriteeriumid
Students will be expected to submit their 3 tutor-marked assignments (TMAs) online through the THCC Moodle system.

Kirjandus
Capecuti, E. jt (toimet.) (2007). Evidence-Based geriatric nursing protocols for best Practice. 3-ed Edit. Springer Publishing Company. New York. Storey, E & Thomas, B. (2010). Communicating with a person who has dementia is different than communicating with someone with full cognitive abilities. http://nursing.advanceweb.com/Regional-Articles/Features/Communication-Dementia-3.aspx

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