TrinityHaus are very excited to announce that our EIT Health-funded MOOC: "Dementia Inclusive Hospitals from a Universal Design Approach", developed in collaboration with Cobblestone Learning has been shortlisted for The Education Awards 2024.
The MOOC was based on previous TrinityHaus research as well as a set of Dementia Friendly Hospital Design Guidelines that were funded by the Health Research Board (HRB) in 2018. This work was supported by The Centre for Excellence in Universal Design (CEUD) at the National Disability Authority, O'Connell Mahon Architects and the Dementia Services Information and Development Centre (DSiDC) in St James' Hospital Dublin.
For many patients, the hospital can be challenging due to the busy, unfamiliar, and oftentimes stressful nature of the environment. For those with dementia, the experience can be exacerbated by cognitive impairment as well as behavioural or psychological symptoms, which can make visits frightening, distressing, and disorientating.
The MOOC (led by Research Fellows Tom Grey and Dimitra Xidous) developed in partnership with HOPE - European Hospital and Healthcare Federation and Hospital Clínic de Barcelona provides much needed education, design guidance and awareness for an important, yet underdeveloped area of design. Furthermore, it will be useful for a wide range of stakeholders in developing their overall knowledge around dementia and the built environment; for hospital management when setting strategic objectives or developing briefs; and for facilities management, healthcare staff, and design professionals involved in new-build or retro-fit projects.
For more information on, or to enroll in the MOOC, visit: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/dementia-inclusive-hospitals-from-a-universal-design-approach