Identifying and Supporting the Needs of People with Dementia and Their Families - Strengthening Communication Skills for Formal Carers
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Open access
Date
2020Supervisor
Marina Ciccarelli
Janet Beilby
Annette Joosten
Type
Thesis
Award
PhD
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Health Sciences
School
School of Occupational Therapy, Social Work, and Speech Pathology
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Abstract
This thesis investigated the needs of people with dementia and their carers from the perspectives of service providers and service recipients. Holistic needs and gaps in the understanding and support of people with dementia among existing dementia-care services were identified. An unmet need for better communication was addressed using an innovative communication training package - the Curtin University Empathy Simulator. This training proved beneficial for people living with dementia and those who care for them.
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