Welcome to the final step in the BrainTrack App Activity – Complete to earn 1 hour of CPD in the Reviewing Performance (RP) category
Activity Summary
Dementia is one of the most significant public health issues facing Australia today. There are approximately 411,000 people living with dementia in Australia, and this number is set to double by 2058 given our ageing population. Dementia is now Australia’s second leading cause of death and the leading cause of disability for people over the age of 65.
Many GPs lack the knowledge, skills and confidence to make a diagnosis of dementia, and struggle to access clear post diagnostic care pathways. A timely diagnosis allows people living with dementia, their families and carers the opportunity to be informed about the condition, the prognosis, and to access treatments that may potentially slow down the trajectory of the disease and improve their quality of life. There is no curative treatment for dementia, however we now know that there are at least 12 modifiable risk factors for dementia that could prevent 40% of dementia cases globally.
Utilising a tool like the BrainTrack app in primary care has the potential to engage people with education around brain health and dementia risk reduction, while at the same time providing a vehicle to start the often difficult conversation about dementia.
Learning Objectives
- Review Dementia Australia’s BrainTrack app
- Evaluate how the BrainTrack app would be useful in practice
- Implement the BrainTrack app to educate patients about brain health, dementia risk reduction and potentially facilitate a more timely diagnosis of dementia
How to Earn Your CPD
To complete this activity, you should have already:
- EITHER attended the “Dementia – Which test do I use?” presentation at the Women’s and Children’s Health Update, or watched a short video presentation about BrainTrack.
- Downloaded the BrainTrack app, and completed the first ‘tour’ of Australia.
- Completed a survey by Deakin University.
The final step in this activity will require you to complete a Reflective Statement based on your interactions with the BrainTrack app and completion of the Deakin University survey.
Get started by clicking on the blue “Login to Enroll” button. You must log into your Healthed account to access this activity.
Please note: This activity is designed to be completed in one sitting and should take approximately 10 minutes to complete.
CPD Accreditation and Certificate
Upon its successful completion, learners will earn 1 hour of CPD in the Reviewing Performance (RP) category. All learners will receive a Certificate of Completion, which you may be able to self-claim PD with your professional bodies. For RACGP or ACRRM members, your CPD will be uploaded on your behalf within four (4) weeks of the activity being completed. Please ensure you have provided your membership number in your Healthed profile before commencing this activity.
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