Translating Evidence into Dementia Care unit (CAD307)

Online

Introduction

The provision of dementia care is shaped by overarching policy at the local, national and international level. This advanced level unit will explore the concept of policy, and the issues that influence the translation of evidence into policy and offer contemporary perspectives on how policy is implemented to drive equitable service provision for people with dementia. We will cover the role of policy in dementia care and ponder how to translate evidence into practice through knowledge translation and improvement science. Leadership skills are important to be able to change, influence and improve practice. To enable an appreciation of this vital aspect, content will be included on basic leadership theory.

Summary

Unit name	Translating Evidence into Dementia Care
Unit code	CAD307
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre
Discipline	Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre
Coordinator	Doctor Hoang Nguyen
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Advanced

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	4/7/2027	26/7/2027	29/8/2027	23/10/2027

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Describe how health and social policy is developed, and together with research evidence, is translated into day to day practice.
• Analyse how evidence is used to inform policy and policy instruments.
• Apply knowledge of implementation science and quality improvement to the delivery of services for people living with dementia.
• Appraise the translation of evidence into practice from healthcare leadership and service provision perspectives.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

CAD204 or CAD208 plus 12.5 credit points of intermediate study

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Online Learning - approx. 10 hours per week.
Assessment	Assignment (20%)|Discussion posts (20%)|Assignment (25%)|Essay (35%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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