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Multimodal Care Communication in Dementia Care

Self-paced
1 credit

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Description

This training introduces the Humanitude method, a multimodal communication strategy designed to improve care for patients with dementia. It focuses on building trust and relationships through techniques like eye contact, verbal communication, and gentle touch. Research findings highlight the significant impact of these methods on reducing care resistance, improving patient well-being, and decreasing burnout among caregivers.

Target Audience

Healthcare providers, caregivers, and professionals working with patients with dementia in hospitals, nursing homes, or at home.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this training, you will be able to:

  1. Understand the core principles of the Humanitude communication method.
  2. Apply multimodal communication techniques, including eye contact, verbal cues, and touch, to care for patients with dementia.
  3. Recognize the clinical impacts of Humanitude, such as reduced delirium and improved patient well-being.
  4. Adapt Humanitude methods to diverse cultural and clinical settings.

 

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