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Knowledge of Dementia among Health Care Students on Placement in Residential Aged Care and How this Compares to Aged Care Staff
conference contribution
posted on 2023-05-24, 11:16 authored by Claire EcclestonClaire Eccleston, Marguerite BrambleMarguerite Bramble, Emma LeaEmma Lea, Andrew RobinsonAndrew RobinsonBackground Around 80% of residents in aged care facilities have symptoms of dementia, and rates are rising in the general population. Previous studies suggest the knowledge of dementia among RACF staff is in general poor. This highlights the importance of providing high quality dementia education to heath students and aged care clinicians.
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Publication title
Knowledge of Dementia among Health Care Students on Placement in Residential Aged Care and How this Compares to Aged Care StaffEditors
The International Psychogeriatric Association International MeetingPagination
13Department/School
Wicking Dementia Research Education CentrePublisher
The International Psychogeriatric Association International MeetingPlace of publication
Cairns, QueenslandEvent title
The International Psychogeriatric Association International MeetingEvent Venue
Cairns, QueenslandDate of Event (Start Date)
2012-09-07Date of Event (End Date)
2012-09-11Repository Status
- Restricted
