PN4093 The Psychosocial Impact of Dementia

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

15

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 10

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Available only to students in the second year of the Honours programme

Planned timetable

Fridays 9.00am - 11.00am

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr M P Ellis

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Module Staff

Dr M Ellis

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

This module will examine the psychology of dementia focusing on the cognitive and psychosocial impact on individuals with a diagnosis and those who care for them. Students will examine patterns of both lost and retained cognitive skills in people with dementia. We will then focus on how retained skills can be maximised and how the caregiving experience can be improved for both people living with dementia and their caregivers. The module will include lectures and student presentations based around current research articles in the field.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST ( PASS PN2002 OR PASS PS2002 )

Assessment pattern

100% coursework

Re-assessment

Failed piece of coursework must be resubmitted.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

"1 lecture, 1 seminar plus office hour."

Intended learning outcomes

  • demonstrate an awareness and understanding of the experience and psychosocial impact of dementia
  • understand the far-reaching impact of dementia from individual to societal levels
  • challenge popular representations of dementia
  • develop the skills to translate research for a lay audience