28 Developing a teaching aid on dementia diagnosis using conversation analysis

Objective The clinical differentiation of memory complaints attributable to progressive neurodegenerative disorders (NDD) leading to dementia and similar complaints due to FMD is a difficult task. Underlying factors include time constraints, vagueness of presenting symptoms and lack of training in early recognition. We created a teaching aid using video clips from memory clinics applying key findings of our conversation analysis studies. Method Participatory design and focus groups were used to produce, develop and validate a digital film based learning resource to aid diagnosis. Four case studies (2 FMD and 2 NDD) were shown following a teaching session with the new teaching aid to one primary care focus group (n=7) and at a regional dementia training day (n=25). Results Focus groups found the resource relevant for integration into practice, meeting the target audience needs. Clinicians (n=32) were able to make a diagnosis but scoring depended on complexity of case. Conclusion Further data collection and development is required but this resource can be developed as an on-line training module on dementia diagnosis.