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

Autor:	Neils-Strunjas J; Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA.; Center for Applied Science in Health and Aging., Crandall KJ; Center for Applied Science in Health and Aging.; School of Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA., Shackelford J; Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA., Dispennette K; School of Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA., Stevens LR; Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA., Glascock A; Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Gerontology & geriatrics education [Gerontol Geriatr Educ] 2020 Apr-Jun; Vol. 41 (2), pp. 175-185. Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 Jul 12.
DOI:	10.1080/02701960.2018.1479262
Abstrakt:	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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