PN5500 The Psychosocial Impact of Dementia

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

20

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 11

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.

Planned timetable

200 notional hours of learning time. Delivered by distance learning.

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

Module coordinator

Dr M P Ellis

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

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 provides an introduction to the psychosocial impact of dementia on individuals with a diagnosis and those who care for them. The module begins with an introduction to dementia. It addresses what dementia is and what it is not, different types and causes of the illness and patterns of progression in the brain. The module then addresses several different models of dementia - most notably the biomedical and psychosocial perspectives. The psychosocial impact of dementia on memory and communication will then be explored. This study of the combination of damage to the brain and the social context within which the illness exists will provide students with a context within which they can consider their own experiences of caring for individuals with dementia.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

Resubmission of the failed pieces of work.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

200 notional hours of learning time. Delivered by distance learning.

Intended learning outcomes

  • demonstrate the ability to formulate research questions
  • enhance skills for critically analysing scientific literature
  • enhance scientific writing skills; developing a critical approach to writing
  • develop an understanding of how to propose research projects to funding bodies
  • develop an understanding of research paper production, submission and review