Understanding the key components of effective dementia education and training

Br J Neurosci Nurs. 2022 Jun 2;18(3):137-140. doi: 10.12968/bjnn.2022.18.3.137. Epub 2022 Jul 1.

Abstract

Inadequate and poor care can lead to reduced quality of life for people living with dementia and a higher overall cost to healthcare. Dementia education and training for health and social care staff has been set as a priority by the Department of Health. It is vital to identify what specific factors are important when undertaking dementia care training. This commentary article critically appraises and evaluates a systematic review based on identifying key factors in delivering effective dementia care training.