Advanced Topics in Policies and Systems in Dementia unit (CAD703)

Introduction

This unit develops critical thinking and deeper evaluation of research for advanced students studying policy and the design of systems relevant for people living with dementia. Students form a peer critique group to examine articles in domains of particular interest. Papers are selected to evaluate in an online journal club environment, with input and guidance from academics experienced in the field. Students then propose individual topics relevant to their professional and/or personal context, and undertake a critical literature review and evaluation.

Summary

Unit name	Advanced Topics in Policies and Systems in Dementia
Unit code	CAD703
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre
Discipline	Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre
Coordinator	Doctor Alice Rota-Bartelink
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Critically examine evidence to support dementia-related policy
• Critically analyse the interactions between policies and systems in their attempt to address the needs of people living with dementia
• Analyse the importance of the lived experience of people with dementia and their families as essential to the design and implementation of dementia-related policies

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

CAD603

Teaching

Assessment	Negotiated topic proposal (10%)|Negotiated topic report (40%)|Journal club participation and critique (50%)
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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