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Evaluating the virtual dementia tour with undergraduate nursing students using the RE-AIM framework
Christine DiLeone1, Annette T Maruca2
1University of CT Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing, 231 Glenbrook Rd. UNIT #4026, Storrs, CT, 06269, USA.
Background:
As the U.S. population ages, the incidence of Alzheimer's and dementia is expected to increase to more than nine million Americans by 2030. The virtual dementia tour (VDT®) simulation program is an innovative educational strategy used to improve nursing students' perception of dementia experience thereby enhancing patient centered care.
Sample:
143 Nursing students in an accelerated BSN program.
Methods:
Conducted as a pilot, VDT was delivered to undergraduate nursing students using the RE-AIM Framework. A pre/post survey examines student's experience of the care needs of patients with Dementia.
Results:
The results indicated a significant difference from pre-to-post response ranging (p-value <2,2e-16 to 5.84e-16) and the median difference estimated to be 2.99, with 95% confidence interval.
Conclusion:
This feasibility study highlights VDT® is a valuable training method to support dementia care education. Results inform phase 2 of the future delivery of the VDT® in community and public health agencies.
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