title: 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).
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Kingston and St George's University of London, London, UK.
authors.forename: Julia Helen
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Wood
authors.affiliation: St George's Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK.
authors.forename: Ledia
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Alushi
authors.affiliation: Kingston and St George's University of London, London, UK.
authors.forename: John A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Hammond
mesh_terms: D003479:Curriculum; D003704:Dementia / Q000451:nursing*; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D009735:Nursing Homes; D013334:Students
keywords: care homes; communication; education; healthcare students; pre-registration