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Neuropathology

Explore what dementia is, types and prevalence of dementia, and the prevalence of dementia in hospitals and how this impacts length of stay and outcomes for patients who have dementia.

Suitable for people working in:
Acute / hospital health care

Overview

About this Module

In this module we explore what dementia is, types and prevalence of dementia, and the prevalence of dementia in hospitals and how this impacts length of stay and outcomes for patients who have dementia. This is module 1 in the 9-part module series: The View from Here: Skills in Dementia Care for Acute Settings

Learning Outcomes

After completing this module, staff should be able to: Understand the neuropsychological basis for changed behaviour; Identify how dementia-related damage to cortical structures may impact patient behaviour

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Version history

  • Published: 01 Mar 2024
  • Version: 1.0

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