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A dementia education programme for pre-registration nurses: a protocol for process and outcomes evaluation
Deirdre Harkin1, Aoife Conway1, Assumpta Ryan2
1Lecturer in Nursing, School of Nursing and Paramedic Science, Faculty of Life & Health Sciences, Ulster University, Londonderry, Northern Ireland.
Journal of Research in Nursing : JRN
|May 15, 2026
Summary
This study evaluates the Dementia Education Programme (DEP) for nursing students. The DEP aims to improve dementia care knowledge, attitudes, and confidence, addressing a critical need in elder care.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Geriatric Care
- Public Health
Background:
- Rising dementia prevalence necessitates specialized nursing care.
- Nurses often lack adequate dementia care training and confidence.
- The Dementia Education Programme (DEP) offers a multi-level curriculum for student nurses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of the Dementia Education Programme (DEP) on nursing students.
- To assess changes in students' knowledge, attitudes, and confidence in dementia care.
- To explore factors influencing the DEP's implementation and effectiveness.
Main Methods:
- A mixed-methods sequential explanatory design was employed.
- Quantitative data on knowledge, attitudes, and confidence were collected longitudinally.
- Qualitative data from interviews and field notes were gathered post-quantitative analysis.
Main Results:
- The study protocol details the DEP's structure and theoretical underpinnings.
- Ethical considerations, strengths, and weaknesses of the evaluation protocol are outlined.
Conclusions:
- Comprehensive evaluation using mixed methods will inform dementia care education.
- Findings will guide future educational practices and policy development in dementia care.
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