Care Planning and Interventions

This module draws together the learnings from modules 1-8 and leads you through planning care and implementing strategies that will lead to optimal care for patients with any form of cognitive impairment.

This module is part of the course(s):
Suitable for people working in:
Acute Care
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  • Tier
    Foundational
  • Module 9
  • Completion time
    45 mins
  • Module duration
    1 week
  • Certificate of completion
  • Cost
    Free for Australian workers

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Module Overview

About this Module

In this module we ask you how you go about documenting your observations about people with dementia who are your patients. We explore the value and limitations of some behavioural observation tools.

We examine pharmacological strategies including the use of antipsychotics in dementia their known adverse effects and the use of medications in the management of responsive behaviours in acute care.

The final activity asks you to reflect on all of this program's modules in a care planning scenario.

Prerequisites

Before undertaking this module you will need to complete the following:

Learning Outcomes

After completing this module, staff should be able to:

  • Review and discuss the Pittsburgh Agitation Scale, Cohen Mansfield Agitation Inventory, and the PAH Behavioural Monitoring template.
  • Understand the latest evidence regarding the use of antipsychotics for the management of responsive behaviours in acute care.

Module Details

Continuing Professional Development

This module is part of the course: The View From Here - Acute Care. For CPD information relating to this module specifically, please refer to the course overview.

Acknowledgements

The View from Here was developed by:

  • Frederick Graham, Metro South Health
  • Sandra Jeavons, Elizabeth Miles and Prof Elizabeth Beattie, Dementia Training Australia, QUT

It is based on a face-to-face education program of the same name previously developed by Queensland Dementia Training Study Centre.

The View from Here has been reviewed by clinicians and academics with expertise in dementia care in acute care settings, delirium management and learning design.

The View from Here was developed with funding from the Australian Government Department of Health.

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Version history

  • Published: 29 Oct 2019
  • Updated: 07 Apr 2025
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