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P2‐396: It's Never Too Early to Learn: A School‐Based Brain Health Curriculum to Enhance Dementia‐Related Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors
Author(s) -
Felten Kristen M.,
Hare Eileen,
Kowalski Kate,
Hyland Julie
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
alzheimer's and dementia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 6.713
H-Index - 118
eISSN - 1552-5279
pISSN - 1552-5260
DOI - 10.1016/j.jalz.2016.06.1607
Subject(s) - curriculum , dementia , general partnership , medical education , unit (ring theory) , psychology , presentation (obstetrics) , medicine , gerontology , pedagogy , disease , mathematics education , political science , pathology , law , radiology
the safety score indicated safety risk at evaluation (n 1⁄4 142), showed decreased risk at discharge (n 1⁄4 131). Of the 146 problem areas identified by caregivers, the majority (n 1⁄4 95, 65%) were related to behavioral symptoms, of which 93% were reduced or eliminated. Overall, at discharge caregivers reported increased confidence in handling most problem areas (n 1⁄4 140, 96%) with less upset (n 1⁄4 128, 88%). Readiness to implement care strategies improved in 89% of the caregivers. Conclusion: Implementation of Skills2Care in a home-based OT intervention showed positive outcomes. Sustainability is possible through Medicare Part B reimbursement. Occupational therapists are uniquely qualified to provide caregiver training while optimizing function and safety for the person with dementia.