| Autor: |
Hatton, Anna Lucy, Mandrusiak, Allison |
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Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics; Sep2018, Vol. 36 Issue 2/3, p168-178, 11p |
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Aims: To evaluate how an early, single clinical experience in a nursing home influences physiotherapy students' attitudes towards older people and self-perceived confidence in communication. Methods: 102 Bachelor and 32 Master pre-registration physiotherapy students participated in a single visit to a nursing home, during which they interviewed (with educator support) an older person. Students completed surveys addressing their attitudes towards older people (Geriatrics Attitudes Scale), self-perceived confidence in communication (pre- and post-visit), and satisfaction with the innovation. Results: Bachelor students reported a positive change in attitudes towards older people for 3 Geriatrics Attitudes Scale items (P < 0.035). Bachelor and Master students demonstrated greater perceived confidence in their ability to perform several communication tasks with older people (P < 0.018) post-intervention, and reported high satisfaction towards the learning innovation. Conclusions: A single, early exposure to a nursing home can positively influence aspects of physiotherapy students' attitudes and perceived communication skills related to gerontology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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