Presented by Dr Louise Horstmanshof
Abstract: A Dementia Support Kit was produced with consumer engagement to provide useful information for those with dementia and their families. A realist evaluation was adopted to find out ‘what worked for whom and in which contexts’. Multiple perspectives were reviewed. Data were analysed for patterns to identify mechanisms of effective dementia health literacy resources. Further evaluation is required to confirm the toolkit’s impact. Strategies for robust, user-friendly resources are recommended.
Bio: Dr Louise Horstmanshof, a registered psychologist and higher education teaching and learning specialist, has extensive experience delivering teaching and training materials tailored to a range of learning needs. She has assessed and reported on curricula, programs and interventions. Louise is Director of Postgraduate Education in the School of Health and Human Sciences at Southern Cross University (SCU).
She was project lead on two successful Australian Department of Health simulation grants (previously HWA) for SCU. Louise has been researching and publishing for the past 20 years. Her research interests and publications include the management of loneliness in Aged Care Residents, Deaf people communicating via SMS, the transfer of training for workplace health and safety officers, and adjustment and transition among sojourners.
