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Nicole Dawson1, Katherine S Judge2, Ashleigh Trapuzzano1
1School of Kinesiology and Physical Therapy, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA.
Abstract:
Few investigations have examined dementia training programs for rehabilitation professionals. To address this, the Leveraging Existing Abilities in Dementia (LEAD) program was developed and examined with a pilot study. LEAD addressed dementia knowledge; the Strength-Based Approach; strategies for communication, recognizing behaviors, and learning techniques; and documentation. Participants completed pre-program, post-program, and three-month follow-up questionnaires assessing confidence, practice patterns, and dementia knowledge. Confidence and use of treatment strategies increased through the three-month follow-up and dementia knowledge significantly increased following training. LEAD positively impacted rehabilitation professionals' knowledge, confidence, and use of evidence-based treatment strategies. Implications of LEAD and future research are discussed.
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