The environment: sensory, physical, social
By Dementia Training Australia
- Foundational
- 45 minutes
- Online Module
In this module we introduce the general design features for patient safety and wellbeing. We consider the person’s interaction with their environment and whether there are features in the environment which can be modified to promote ability and way-finding, and reduce stress. You will learn about the 10 principles of environmental design that apply to people living with dementia. This is module 8 in the 9-part module series: The View from Here: Skills in Dementia Care for Acute Settings
Domains:
Enabling Environments
Location:
nationally
Cost:
fully-subsidised
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) :
45 minutes
Learning Outcomes
After completing this module, staff should be able to:
- Identify both psychosocial and physical factors in the environment that may impact on the person with dementia.
- Apply the 10 evidenced-based principles of environmental design to improve the wellbeing and quality of care for people with dementia.
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