Managing malnutrition in patients (and residents) with dementia

This module provides a comprehensive overview of the effect dementia may have on an individual's ability to eat and drink safely, and explores when the use of artificial nutrition is appropriate.Don't forget that you do not have to complete our two-hour learning modules all in one go. Tailor your learning to fit into your busy schedule by undertaking one or two sections at a time. You can stop and save your learning at any point and pick up where you left off when you return. Learning aims and intended outcomes Describe the different forms of dementia Explain the effect dementia may have on an individual's ability to eat and drink Identify the actions that can be implemented to support the oral nutritional intake of the person with dementia Discuss the decision-making process for using artificial nutrition in the individual with dementia Understand the legal implications of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 in relation to the nutrition of the individual with dementia. This applies for England and Wales; in Scotland, refer to the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000, and in Northern Ireland, the Mental Capacity Act (Northern Ireland) 2016Disclaimer Please note that information provided by RCNi Learning is not sufficient to ensure competence in the skill. Assessment of competence should take place in line with local practice. Practice should always align with local protocols and procedures, latest guidelines and any regulatory code. All modules should currently be viewed together with available national and local Covid-19 guidelines. For advice, go to www.rcn.org.uk/covid-19

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3 Apr 2023

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