Prerequisites
- A Bachelor´s degree comprising at least 60 credits, including 15 credits thesis, in Caring Science/Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Medical Science, Public Health
Summary in English
After completing the course, the student shall be able to:
- describe and explain various dementia diseases, dementia investigation, diagnosis and treatment
- problematize and reflect on the significance of symptoms and signs of dementia in terms of human physical, mental and social situations
- problematize and reflect on how the diagnosis process of dementia affects human psychological and social situations
- critically reflect on pharmacological treatment and caring interventions for behavioural and mental symptoms in dementia
- identify and discuss the need for different caring interventions for people with dementia and critically reflect on the nurse’s responsibility in such work
- identify and discuss the need for different caring interventions in relation to guidelines for the care of persons with dementia.