Improving Communication in Dementia Care: Impact of an Undergraduate Unit on Knowledge, Confidence, and Practice

-values <.001 and effect sizes ranging from moderate to very large (Glass's Δ = 0.57-1.51). Qualitative findings supported these outcomes, with participants reporting enhanced communication practices, more person-centred care approaches, and greater knowledge sharing. These results highlight the value of targeted, dementia-specific education in fostering meaningful changes in communication and care delivery. The study also outlines practical implications for research and practice.