Students report more positive attitudes toward older adults following an interprofessional service-learning course

Gerontology & Geriatrics Education
Jean Neils-StrunjasAllison Glascock

Abstract

The aim of this study was to assess undergraduate students' perceptions of older adults over the semester in an interprofessional service-learning course that implemented a health promotion program called Bingocize® at community facilities for older adults. Students were surveyed at the beginning of the semester, at midterm, and at the conclusion of the course. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected to assess the students' perceptions and experiences. Results suggest that a course on aging that includes interprofessional service-learning in geriatric settings is associated with a significant increase in positive perceptions of the older adult population. Further research, however, is warranted to validate the findings.

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BETA
chips

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Bingocize®
Bingo
Statistical Package for the Social Sciences ( SPSS

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