Medicines - Hyoscine Hydrobromide Dementia and Palliative Care All Staff
Hyoscine Hydrobromide (Scopolamine) in Adult Care Settings
Safe Use, Observation and Person-Centred Care (For Nurses and Care Staff Working on the Floor) - Palliative Care and Dementia Care
Presentation, Handouts x 4, Knowledge Check Questions x 4, Trainer Aide Answer Key for All Knowledge Check Questions
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Presentation in sections and includes a case study and action to take.
Overall Aim: To enable nurses and care staff to safely support people receiving hyoscine hydrobromide by understanding its purpose, benefits and risks, recognising side effects early and working together to provide safe, person-centred care — particularly in palliative care and for people living with
dementia.
Learning Objectives:
Explain what hyoscine is and what it is used for.
Recognise when it is commonly used in palliative care.
Understand risks when used in people with dementia.
Identify side effects and red flags.
Know what care staff must observe and report.
Understand nurse responsibilities for safe administration.
Escalate concerns appropriately.
Presentation (41 Slides)
Aims and Objectives
What Is Hyoscine Hydrobromide?
Key Message
How Hyoscine Works
Common Forms You May See
Why Hyoscine Is Used in Care Settings
Section - Palliative Care
Hyoscine in Palliative Care: Purpose
What Staff May Observe in Palliative Use
Nurse Responsibilities in Palliative Use
Care Staff Responsibilities in Palliative Use
Section - Dementia Care
Why Extra Caution Is Needed
Behavioural and Cognitive Risks
Observation What Care Staff Should Watch For
Nurse Responsibilities in Dementia Use
Shared Responsibility: Escalation Pathway
Section - Safety
Common Side Effects Summary
When Hyoscine Should Be Used With Caution
Practical Care Tips
Section - Case Study
Resident With Dementia
What Would You Observe?
What Would You Report?
What Actions Should Be Taken?
Key Takeaways
References and Further Resources
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Handout x 4
Knowledge Check Questions x 4
Trainer Aide Answer Key
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