TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT FOR DEMEN / Edition 1

by Anthea Innes

Overview

Using the latest ideas on good practice from the Bradford Dementia Group, Anthea Innes provides a complete and concise guide to running a training programme for dementia care workers. She begins with a brief outline of the key factors to consider prior to the design, delivery and implementation of a programme. In particular the book stresses the importance of getting to know the care setting in which the trainees will practise, to ensure that the training has direct relevance to participants.

The author then discusses the theoretical and practical issues involved in designing the training programme, including advice on how best to tailor it to the audience, and highlighting the practical points a trainer needs to consider when delivering a programme. She considers the problems that arise when attempting to convert theory into practice, as well as factors that can help training be relevant and acted upon. The book concludes with a discussion about the best means of evaluating a training programme and its impact on practice.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781853027611
Publisher:	Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Ltd
Publication date:	09/01/1999
Series:	University of Bradford Dementia Good Practice Guides Series , #27
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x (d)

About the Author

Anthea Innes is a research officer for the Bradford Dementia Group at the University of Bradford.

Table of Contents

Introduction. 1. Getting started. 2. Getting to know the setting. 3. Designing the training programme. 4. Delivering the training programme. 5. Transferring training into practice. 6. Evaluating the training programme. References. Index.

Editorial Reviews

Innes, a research officer for the Bradford Dementia Group at the University of Bradford, provides a concise guide to running a training program for dementia care workers. She outlines key factors to consider in design, delivery, and implementation of a program, stressing the importance of getting to know the care setting in which trainees will practice to ensure that training has direct relevance to participants. Discusses theoretical and practical issues involved in designing a training program, and looks at aspects of evaluation and converting theory to practice. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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