Master Course for Dementia Studies at the Danube

Master Course for „Dementia Studies“ at the Danube University, Krems Austria Stefanie Auer Edith Span Christine Adler Danube University Krems Donau-Universität Krems Department for Clinical Neurosciences and Preventive Medicine Universität für Weiterbildung www. donau-uni. ac. at/en 1

The Curriculum Team Stefanie Auer Edith Span Alexandra Dachenhausen Michael Brainin Danube University Krems Donau-Universität Krems Department for Clinical Neurosciences and Preventive Medicine Universität für Weiterbildung www. donau-uni. ac. at/en 2

The Danube University Krems Donau-Universität Krems Department for Clinical Neurosciences and Preventive Medicine Universität für Weiterbildung www. donau-uni. ac. at/en 3

The Department Univ. -Prof. Dr. h. c. Michael Brainin Chairman of the Department of Clinical Neurosciences and Preventive Medicine Danube University Krems Donau-Universität Krems Department for Clinical Neurosciences and Preventive Medicine Universität für Weiterbildung www. donau-uni. ac. at/en Seite 4

The Cooperating Partners Danube University Established in 1995: The only University in Europe specializing in postgraduate continuing education M. A. S Alzheimerhilfe : a nonprofit Organization Danube University Krems Donau-Universität Krems Department for Clinical Neurosciences and Preventive Medicine Universität für Weiterbildung www. donau-uni. ac. at/en 5

Students Winter Term 2011/12* Students 1995 - 2011* Total number of students: 6, 239 from 76 countries 56% in the Faculty of Health and Medicine 29% in the Faculty of Business and Globalization 14% in the Faculty of Education, Arts and Architecture * Total numbers refer to heads of students Danube University Krems Donau-Universität Krems Department for Clinical Neurosciences and Preventive Medicine Universität für Weiterbildung www. donau-uni. ac. at/en 6

The Motivation and Rationale of „Dementia Studies“ v We identified a lack of specific knowledge about dementia on all professional levelsv Especially also on the levels where important decisions about persons with dementia are made Consequence: Disrespect of Persons with Dementia and their families in many environments Danube University Krems Donau-Universität Krems Department for Clinical Neurosciences and Preventive Medicine Universität für Weiterbildung www. donau-uni. ac. at/en 7

Philosphy of „Dementia Studies“ v All efforts should be focused around the needs of Persons with Dementia and their Families v Appreciation of a Person with Dementia regardless of the level of deficit v Positive outlook on life v Scientific methods are seen as an important instrument to develop new practice instruments and methodologies v Improving the Status of all professionals is important v Only an interdisciplinary approach will improve the situation of persons with dementia Danube University Krems Donau-Universität Krems Department for Clinical Neurosciences and Preventive Medicine Universität für Weiterbildung www. donau-uni. ac. at/en 8

Students* v Persons of all Professions in relevant decision making positions v Medical Doctors v Teachers , Educators v Researchers , care scientists v Psychologists v Nurses in leading positions v Lawyers, legal Representatives v Socialworkers, Sociologists v Therapists v Persons in the administration * All admitted students require some years of practical experience Danube University Krems Donau-Universität Krems Department for Clinical Neurosciences and Preventive Medicine Universität für Weiterbildung www. donau-uni. ac. at/en 9

Goals of „Dementia Studies“ v Stimulate the development and evaluation of new care and treatment concepts v Support of a positive and appreciative attitude towards persons with dementia and their families v Development of new Curricula for different settings v Promote the understanding for scientific methodology v Promote research in this area Danube University Krems Donau-Universität Krems Department for Clinical Neurosciences and Preventive Medicine Universität für Weiterbildung www. donau-uni. ac. at/en 10

3 Levels of Expertise 1) „Certificate“ 2 Semester (130 UE / 30 ECTS) 2) „Academic Expert“ 4 Semester (290 UE / 60 ECTS) 3) „Master of Science (MSc)“ 6 Semester (330 UE / 90 ECTS) Danube University Krems Donau-Universität Krems Department for Clinical Neurosciences and Preventive Medicine Universität für Weiterbildung www. donau-uni. ac. at/en 11

Teaching Methods v Lectures v Seminars v Practice (41 hours), Reflection v Making a movie v Scientific Writing v Self-Studies in preparation for the Modules v Examinations v Writing a Thesis Danube University Krems Donau-Universität Krems Department for Clinical Neurosciences and Preventive Medicine Universität für Weiterbildung www. donau-uni. ac. at/en 12

Curriculum Lectures 1. Competence Basis 2. Concepts of Treatment 3. Empirical Methodology I 4. Ethics and Law Sum „Certificate“ 5. Profession- Specialized 6. Empirical Methodology II 7. Didaktictical Methods 8. Practice 9. Scientific Writing Sum „Academical Expert“ 10. Seminar Thesis, Thesis Sum „Master of Science“ UE ECTS* 32 8 27 7 47 8 27 7 130 30 49 11 17 3 24 6 70 10 90 60 40 30 330 90 *European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) Danube University Krems Donau-Universität Krems Department for Clinical Neurosciences and Preventive Medicine Universität für Weiterbildung www. donau-uni. ac. at/en 13

Cost v Certificate v Academic Expert v Master MSc € 2. 900, 00 € 5. 000, 00 € 7. 000, 00 Danube University Krems Donau-Universität Krems Department for Clinical Neurosciences and Preventive Medicine Universität für Weiterbildung www. donau-uni. ac. at/en 14

First Course started in 2009 with 22 Students Total: Countries: 50 Students enrolled Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Austria International Faculty 13 graduated in the first term Danube University Krems Donau-Universität Krems Department for Clinical Neurosciences and Preventive Medicine Universität für Weiterbildung www. donau-uni. ac. at/en 15

v v v v Topics of first Master Thesis Disability and Dementia (H. G. ) Resistiveness to care (K. K. ) The Care Concept of „Congruent relationship Care“ (W. P. ) BPSD in the Nursing Home – systematic Protocol (F. H. ) Case conference for the reduction of BPSD (S. S. ) Restraints- Ultima Ratio (S. H. ) Scale of Burden for Professional Caregivers (L. M. ) Blindness and Dementia (P. Z. ) Evaluation of an integrated living group (M. H. ) Chemical restraints - legal issues (B. Chr. ) Need for Education in care teams (A. C. ) Cholinesteras inhibitors and quality of life (E. A) Persons with dementia in the hospital (Sch. V. ) Danube University Krems Donau-Universität Krems Department for Clinical Neurosciences and Preventive Medicine Universität für Weiterbildung www. donau-uni. ac. at/en 16

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The Alumni October 2011 Danube University Krems Donau-Universität Krems Department for Clinical Neurosciences and Preventive Medicine Universität für Weiterbildung www. donau-uni. ac. at/en 18

Common Publication The Journal „ Pflegewissenschaft“ (Editor: Andreas Lauterbach, Gerald Gatterer) will print a special issue with selected articles from the Master Thesis Topics. Danube University Krems Donau-Universität Krems Department for Clinical Neurosciences and Preventive Medicine Universität für Weiterbildung www. donau-uni. ac. at/en 19

What did we learn so far? It is a challenge to work with interdisciplinary students … … but it works! Danube University Krems Donau-Universität Krems Department for Clinical Neurosciences and Preventive Medicine Universität für Weiterbildung www. donau-uni. ac. at/en 20

Future goals v 30 Students currently under way on different levels v Open the course for international students with the teaching language English v Forming a research platform and make collaborative projects possible Danube University Krems Donau-Universität Krems Department for Clinical Neurosciences and Preventive Medicine Universität für Weiterbildung www. donau-uni. ac. at/en 21

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