Introduction
Aims This Delirium Awareness Downloadable Distance Learning Pack aims to help people recognise delirium and understand what delirium is banishing any myths surrounding the condition. This will help towards carers providing appropriate care for an individual suffering from delirium and enable the carer to work in a way which promotes person centred care.
Contents
- What is Delirium
- Delirium Vs Dementia, signs and symptoms
- Diagnosis
- Preventing and treating Delirium
- Effects of Delirium on a person and their family
- Working with a person with Delirium and the positive impact of person centred care
Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this Delirium Awareness Distance Learning pack each candidate will:
- Understand how to put person-centred values into practice in your day to day work
- Understand why it is important to work in a way that promotes these values when providing support to individuals
- Be aware why depression, delirium and age related memory impairment may be mistaken for dementia
