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Summary
New learning modules help community health nursing students provide better care for Alzheimer's disease patients and their caregivers. The problem-based modules use the PACES protocol for individualized care planning, guided by caring theory.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Geriatric Care
- Alzheimer's Disease Research
Background:
- Alzheimer's disease presents complex care challenges for patients and caregivers.
- Community health nursing students require specialized training to effectively manage Alzheimer's patients.
- Existing educational approaches may not adequately address individualized care planning.
Observation:
- Faculty developed problem-based learning modules for nursing students.
- The modules focus on the care of patients with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers.
- The PACES (Problem Identification, Assessment, Creative Problem Solving, Emphasis and Simplicity) protocol was employed.
Findings:
- The PACES protocol facilitates individualized care planning for Alzheimer's patients.
- Problem-based learning effectively engages students in complex care scenarios.
- Caring theory serves as a foundational framework for the educational modules.
Implications:
- These modules can improve the quality of care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease.
- Enhanced training for community health nurses can lead to better patient and caregiver support.
- The PACES protocol offers a structured approach to complex care planning in nursing education.