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Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education

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Published on: June 21, 2010

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

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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.

Keywords:

curriculum design dementia care dementia education nursing education pre-registration nursing workforce development

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Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education

Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education

Published on: June 21, 2010

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.