Participatory Approaches in Dementia Policy and Practice University of Stirling

Overview

Co-production and other participatory approaches to improving dementia care are becoming more common and this course in Participatory Approaches in Dementia Policy and Practice at University of Stirling provides an accessible overview of the underlying theories and models that shape co-production as well as very practical learning about how to undertake and evaluate co-production.

Objectives

The module's aims and objectives:

• To develop students' knowledge of the theory and frameworks that shape participatory approaches to dementia care.
• To provide learning on how people with dementia can be supported to participate meaningfully in policy and practice.
• To explore detailed examples of co-production.
• To reflect on the ethics of co-production and the applicability of different approaches in students' own contexts.