Improving surgical outcomes for people with dementia

Last Updated: 06/05/2025

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Improve outcomes for patients with dementia who undergo surgery by following a suggested care pathway. This module covers ethical issues such as capacity and consent, as well as delirium, peri-operative care and the role of patients' families and friends

Recognising, assessing and managing pain in older people with dementia

Distressed behaviours and agitation in older people with dementia

Using the Newcastle Model to understand people whose behaviour challenges in dementia care

Managing malnutrition in patients (and residents) with dementia

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This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.

Authors

Diane Loughlin

Lecturer, Adult Health, School of Health, Nursing and Midwifery, University of the West of Scotland, Hamilton, Scotland

Margaret Brown

Senior lecturer, Institute of Older Personâ€™s Health and Wellbeing, University of the West of Scotland, Hamilton, Scotland.

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Last Updated: 06/05/2025