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  • Observational Study
    Online

    Effect of a continuing education course about dementia on rehabilitation professionals' knowledge, attitudes, and confidence

    What is this Study about?

    The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of CARES-D for physiotherapists on learner knowledge, attitudes, and confidence in dementia. We will administer online questionnaires to practicing rehabilitation professionals in Canada who work with individuals with dementia to: 1) Assess changes in rehabilitation professionals' knowledge about dementia; 2) Evaluate shifts in attitudes toward individuals with dementia; 3) Measure improvements in confidence in managing dementia care; 4) Gather participant feedback on the CARES-D training program; 5) Compare pre- and post-training outcomes to determine the program's effectiveness.

    Eligibility Criteria

    - Are a practicing physiotherapist, occupational therapist, physiotherapy assistant, occupational therapy assistant or kinesiologist with a minimum of 6 months of experience.
    - Work with individuals living with dementia, regardless of the setting
    - Work anywhere in Canada
    - Fluent in English

    Recruitment End Date

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  • Observational Study
    Online

    CAN-PROTECT

    What is this Study about?

    CAN-PROTECT is a Canada-wide online study recruiting participants and caregivers of persons with dementia to explore how lifestyle, background, and caretaking factors affect our health, quality of life, cognition, behaviour, and function as we age. CAN-PROTECT data will be analyzed and jointly published by the University of Calgary in partnership with the University of Exeter.

    Eligibility Criteria

    - Age 18 years or older

    - Reside in Canada

    - Have access to a computer/touchscreen device

    - Can provide informed consent

    - Do not have a diagnosis of dementia

    - Additionally, we are enrolling participants who have previously or currently care for persons with dementia for caregiver-specific assessments

    - Ability to speak English

    Recruitment End Date

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