EXPERT BY EXPERIENCE WITH DEMENTIA CO-TEACHING: HAVING AN EXPERT IN EVERY CLASS
2024
Teaching with Experts by Experience in Dementia Care
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Author Information
Author(s): Kimzey Michelle
Primary Institution: Texas Christian University
Hypothesis
How does involving a person with dementia in teaching impact health profession students and their understanding of dementia?
Conclusion
Involving people with dementia as educators benefits students, families, and the individuals with dementia themselves.
Supporting Evidence
- Students reported increased awareness and knowledge about dementia.
- Reduced stigma towards people with dementia was noted among students.
- The expert by experience found the teaching role meaningful and beneficial.
- The care partner recognized the positive impact on the expert by experience and their family.
Takeaway
People with dementia can teach others about their experiences, which helps everyone understand dementia better.
Methodology
Qualitative exploratory design using semi-structured interviews with student focus groups and interviews with an expert by experience and care partner.
Participant Demographics
Health profession students, a person with dementia, and their care partner.
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