What are Changed Behaviours?

This module introduces changed behaviours, the concept of behaviour communicating needs and how using frameworks can help you to address them.

This module is part of the course(s):
Suitable for people working in:
All care settings
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Online Module

  • Tier
    Foundational
  • Module 1
  • Completion time
    30 mins
  • Module duration
    1 week
  • Certificate of completion
  • Cost
    Free for Australian workers

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Module Overview

About this Module

This course is divided into four sections:

  • 1

    Changed behaviour

    • This section introduces changed behaviour and the concept of behaviour communicating needs.
  • 2

    Definitions, prevalence and impact

    • Considers the types and frequency of changed behaviour and their impacts on the person with dementia and their carers.
  • 3

    Frameworks and models for understanding CB

    • Considers the value of using frameworks to understand and address CB.
  • 4

    Description of models

    • Introduces a number of frameworks/models and describes their practical application

Learning Outcomes

After completing this module, staff should be able to:

  • Explain the concept of changed behaviour in dementia.
  • Describe the impact of changed behaviour on the person experiencing them and their carers.
  • Explain the value of using frameworks and models to address changed behaviour.
  • Describe a number of frameworks and models.

Module Details

Continuing Professional Development

This module is part of the course: Understanding Changed Behaviour. For CPD information relating to this module specifically, please refer to the course overview.

Acknowledgements

The Understanding Chsanged Behaviour online course was developed at DTA, QUT by Prof Elizabeth Beattie, Liz Miles and Sandra Jeavons, with Martin van de Weyer and the Smart Sparrow team. This resource is based on a training program originally developed by the Queensland Dementia Training Study Centre at QUT.

The team acknowledges members of the expert panel who shared their advice and insights in video segments throughout the course:

  • Professor Nancy Pachana, Co-Director, Ageing Mind Initiative, The University of Queensland
  • Dr Eddy Strivens, Regional Geriatrician and Clinical Director, Older Persons Subacute and Rehabilitation Services, Cairns & Hinterland Health Service
  • Dr David Lie, Director, Older Persons Mental Health Service, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane

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Version history

  • Published: 16 Oct 2019
  • Updated: 15 Apr 2025
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