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The impact of simulation-based learning activities on empathy development in physical therapy students: a mixed-methods pilot study. 基于模拟的学习活动对物理治疗学生共情发展的影响：一项混合方法的试点研究。

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GERONTOLOGY & GERIATRICS EDUCATION Pub Date : 2026-10-19 DOI: 10.1080/02701960.2026.2750167

Jennifer Randall, Robyn Redline

{"title":"The impact of simulation-based learning activities on empathy development in physical therapy students: a mixed-methods pilot study.","authors":"Jennifer Randall, Robyn Redline","doi":"10.1080/02701960.2026.2750167","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02701960.2026.2750167","url":null,"abstract":"In physical therapy practice, empathy is viewed as a cornerstone of high-quality care because it fosters trust, strengthens communication, and supports better treatment outcomes. However, empathy may not always be sufficient among physical therapy students, potentially limiting the quality of care they deliver. Simulation-based learning activities (SBLA) have been shown to improve empathy in Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students. However, previous studies did not measure changes in empathy using a validated tool to understand the effect of SBLA on empathy development. The purpose of this study was to examine how SBLA impacts the development of empathy in third-year physical therapy students over time. A cohort of fourteen third-year DPT students enrolled in a Geriatrics course voluntarily participated in this study. Empathy was measured using the Jefferson Scale of Empathy-Health Professions Students. Qualitative data were collected through written reflection responses and analyzed using inductive coding methods. A one-way repeated-measures ANOVA was conducted to determine whether empathy scores differed significantly over time. There was a statistically significant effect of time on JSE-HPS scores, F (1.341, 17.430) = 5.021,p = .03, partial η2 = 0.28. Post hoc pairwise comparisons with Bonferroni correction indicated that JSE-HPS scores were significantly higher following SBLA compared to baseline (mean difference = 6.86,p = .004). Qualitative findings were categorized into three themes: Experiencing Aging, Shifting Beliefs and Values, and Applying Insight to Practice. Simulation-based learning activities were associated with a significant short-term increase in empathy among third-year Doctor of Physical Therapy students. These findings suggest that immersive simulation experiences may enhance understanding of patients' lived experiences while highlighting the need for repeated or sustained experiences to promote empathy development over time.","PeriodicalId":46431,"journal":{"name":"GERONTOLOGY & GERIATRICS EDUCATION","volume":" ","pages":"1-14"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-10-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149225286","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Globalizing gerontology education through the instructor's eyes: an applied conceptual exploration of the narrative approach. 讲师眼中的全球化老年学教育：叙事方法的应用概念探索。

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GERONTOLOGY & GERIATRICS EDUCATION Pub Date : 2026-10-19 DOI: 10.1080/02701960.2026.2750160

Takashi Yamashita, Yoon Chung Kim, Tsuann Kuo, Darren Liu, Alexandra McBride, Giyeon Kim

{"title":"Globalizing gerontology education through the instructor's eyes: an applied conceptual exploration of the narrative approach.","authors":"Takashi Yamashita, Yoon Chung Kim, Tsuann Kuo, Darren Liu, Alexandra McBride, Giyeon Kim","doi":"10.1080/02701960.2026.2750160","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02701960.2026.2750160","url":null,"abstract":"As global aging accelerates, culturally competent gerontology education, particularly instruction that cultivates cultural awareness - has become increasingly critical. However, current pedagogical approaches face notable limitations. While effective, study abroad programs remain inaccessible to most students. Conversely, classroom-based global aging content frequently relies on country-level data and macro-level theories, resulting in abstracted and decontextualized learning. To bridge this gap, we propose an instructor-driven narrative pedagogical approach as a feasible and sustainable alternative. Grounded in Narrative Gerontology and Critical Gerontology, this method encourages instructors to integrate their own international fieldwork experiences into their teaching, bringing authentic, lived stories directly into the classroom. Drawing on site visits to Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, we offer a conceptual exploration alongside illustrative examples of how to develop instructor-led narratives that illuminate sociocultural variations in global aging. We also provide brief instructor guides to serve as templates for applying these narratives in the classroom and for structuring future narrative development during international fieldwork. Instructor narratives offer a unique opportunity to enrich student learning by connecting global theories with local, lived experiences, thereby increasing student engagement and enhancing cultural relevance. Ultimately, this approach presents an accessible, high-impact strategy for integrating global gerontology narratives into higher education curricula.","PeriodicalId":46431,"journal":{"name":"GERONTOLOGY & GERIATRICS EDUCATION","volume":" ","pages":"1-16"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-10-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149225339","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Multidisciplinary perspectives on geriatric mental health service delivery: a mixed-method survey study in a large integrated healthcare system. 老年心理健康服务提供的多学科视角：大型综合医疗保健系统中的混合方法调查研究。

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GERONTOLOGY & GERIATRICS EDUCATION Pub Date : 2026-10-14 DOI: 10.1080/02701960.2026.2748966

Mary F Wyman, Kristen Sorocco, Sarah Punshon, Danielle B Lennon, Lindsey K Slaughter, Travis Mitchell, Andrea S Vincent, Laura O Wray

{"title":"Multidisciplinary perspectives on geriatric mental health service delivery: a mixed-method survey study in a large integrated healthcare system.","authors":"Mary F Wyman, Kristen Sorocco, Sarah Punshon, Danielle B Lennon, Lindsey K Slaughter, Travis Mitchell, Andrea S Vincent, Laura O Wray","doi":"10.1080/02701960.2026.2748966","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02701960.2026.2748966","url":null,"abstract":"To guide training development efforts within the context of the geriatric mental health (MH) workforce shortage, we examined provider perspectives on serving older adults in the Veterans Health Administration (VA), the largest integrated health care system in the U.S. For this mixed-method observational study, 489 multidisciplinary VA MH clinicians across five sites responded to an e-mail invitation to complete a survey assessing confidence in serving older adults with and without cognitive disorders, perceived barriers to providing services, and importance of training in geriatric MH. Text comments from a subset of participants (N = 59) were analyzed using thematic consensual qualitative analysis. Quantitative results indicate that most respondents (n = 418, 92.3%) endorsed the importance of having skills for serving older adults but reported modest self-efficacy, especially for delivering treatments and for serving patients with cognitive disorders. Barriers related to clinic systems were most frequently endorsed. Perceived need for training was high, with few differences by provider or setting characteristics. Qualitative data integration provided convergent evidence for the main findings. Our study contributes to the growing literature on providing MH services for older adults, including those with dementia, and can inform efforts to address the geriatric workforce shortage.","PeriodicalId":46431,"journal":{"name":"GERONTOLOGY & GERIATRICS EDUCATION","volume":" ","pages":"1-17"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-10-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149185380","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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An intergenerational service-learning project improves attitudes and awareness toward aging, fall prevention skills, and workforce readiness among undergraduate and graduate students. 代际服务学习项目提高了本科生和研究生对老龄化、预防跌倒技能和劳动力准备的态度和意识。

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GERONTOLOGY & GERIATRICS EDUCATION Pub Date : 2026-09-24 DOI: 10.1080/02701960.2026.2737860

Marilyn S Nehls, Jana L Michalik, Kylee D Pipgrass, Braden M Clough, K Jason Crandall, Melinda J Ickes

{"title":"An intergenerational service-learning project improves attitudes and awareness toward aging, fall prevention skills, and workforce readiness among undergraduate and graduate students.","authors":"Marilyn S Nehls, Jana L Michalik, Kylee D Pipgrass, Braden M Clough, K Jason Crandall, Melinda J Ickes","doi":"10.1080/02701960.2026.2737860","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02701960.2026.2737860","url":null,"abstract":"An increase in the world's older adult population has created a critical need for care among aging adults. Currently, many younger individuals have negative attitudes toward working with aging individuals and lack the knowledge and experience to work with older adults. Therefore, this study examined the effectiveness of an intergenerational service-learning opportunity with older adults to improve students' aging-related knowledge, attitudes, and confidence, as well as perceptions on the impacts of their own health and stress levels. Undergraduate and graduate students (n = 247) involved in various programs of study at eight universities engaged in service-learning at 16 different certified nursing facilities across Kentucky. Students completed baseline and post-surveys upon completion of their service-learning experience. The findings indicated that aging awareness and attitudes (p = 0.031; effect size (r) = 0.138), fall prevention skills (p < 0.001; effect size (r) = 0.367), and workforce readiness (p = 0.022; effect size (r) = 0.148) significantly increased from pre- to post-surveys. Therefore, an intergenerational service-learning opportunity among college-aged students appears to be effective at improving some aging-related knowledge and attitudes, as well as confidence in their own workforce readiness.","PeriodicalId":46431,"journal":{"name":"GERONTOLOGY & GERIATRICS EDUCATION","volume":" ","pages":"1-19"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149041226","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Support needs of older adults coping with the death of close others: toward a community-based approach to death education in China. 老年人应对亲人死亡的支持需求：中国以社区为基础的死亡教育方法

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GERONTOLOGY & GERIATRICS EDUCATION Pub Date : 2026-09-17 DOI: 10.1080/02701960.2026.2730965

Qianran Wang

{"title":"Support needs of older adults coping with the death of close others: toward a community-based approach to death education in China.","authors":"Qianran Wang","doi":"10.1080/02701960.2026.2730965","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02701960.2026.2730965","url":null,"abstract":"With the development of community-based educational gerontology in China, increasing attention has been paid to death education for community-dwelling older adults. However, existing programs remain limited, particularly in addressing the acceptance of others' deaths. This study examines the support needs of older adults in coping with the death of close others within the context of community-based educational gerontology in China. Based on a questionnaire survey of 396 participants, the findings identify three key patterns. First, support needs are structured by life stage, shifting from independence-oriented responses among younger-old adults to increasing psychological and practical needs among older-old adults. Second, a clear distinction emerges between anticipated and experienced needs, with bereavement experience being associated with a shift in perceptions of support from abstract emotional expectations to more concrete and practical demands. Third, awareness of death education is unevenly distributed and closely associated with educational attainment, shaping both the recognition of support needs and willingness to engage in related learning activities. Interpreted through Harry Moody's framework, the findings suggest that life experience may not automatically function as a learning resource. The study highlights the importance of dialogue-centered approaches in transforming bereavement experiences into preparedness and informing the development of community-based death education.","PeriodicalId":46431,"journal":{"name":"GERONTOLOGY & GERIATRICS EDUCATION","volume":" ","pages":"1-19"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148991950","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Innovations in dementia education in health sciences: curriculum design and partnerships across three countries. 健康科学领域痴呆症教育的创新：三个国家的课程设计和伙伴关系。

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GERONTOLOGY & GERIATRICS EDUCATION Pub Date : 2026-08-27 DOI: 10.1080/02701960.2026.2723005

Anthony J Levinson, Esther Vera Loseto-Gerritzen, Lori Letts, Sharon Kaasalainen, Chia-Chin Lin

{"title":"Innovations in dementia education in health sciences: curriculum design and partnerships across three countries.","authors":"Anthony J Levinson, Esther Vera Loseto-Gerritzen, Lori Letts, Sharon Kaasalainen, Chia-Chin Lin","doi":"10.1080/02701960.2026.2723005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02701960.2026.2723005","url":null,"abstract":"As dementia prevalence rises globally, health sciences education must evolve to prepare future professionals across disciplines to provide person-centered care. This brief report provides a descriptive summary of dementia education initiatives presented during a 2025 Universitas 21 Health Sciences Group plenary session, showcasing innovations across institutions in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Hong Kong. Themes included integration of dementia content into problem-based learning (PBL), experiential learning in long-term care settings, generative artificial intelligence (GenAI)-based simulation, interdisciplinary curriculum modules, and digital learning innovations for both professional and public education. The plenary emphasized the importance of community and clinical partnerships, immersive simulation, and digital tools in fostering student engagement, empathy, and clinical competence. Collectively, these initiatives illustrate diverse, scalable approaches to embedding dementia education into health sciences curricula. Although not intended as a systematic or scoping review of dementia education programs, this descriptive summary highlights potentially transferable approaches that may inform adaptations in diverse educational settings.","PeriodicalId":46431,"journal":{"name":"GERONTOLOGY & GERIATRICS EDUCATION","volume":" ","pages":"1-14"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-08-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148841579","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Assessing gerontology students' perceptions of ungrading. 评估老年学学生对不分级的认知。

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GERONTOLOGY & GERIATRICS EDUCATION Pub Date : 2026-08-14 DOI: 10.1080/02701960.2026.2718720

Jenny Inker, Michael J Forder

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Narrative simulation with a standardized patient in aging psychology education: an experiential learning approach to professional competency development. 衰老心理学教育中标准化患者的叙事模拟：一种专业能力发展的体验式学习方法。

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GERONTOLOGY & GERIATRICS EDUCATION Pub Date : 2026-08-14 DOI: 10.1080/02701960.2026.2718722

Nuria Carcavilla-González, Sacramento Pinazo-Hernandis

{"title":"Narrative simulation with a standardized patient in aging psychology education: an experiential learning approach to professional competency development.","authors":"Nuria Carcavilla-González, Sacramento Pinazo-Hernandis","doi":"10.1080/02701960.2026.2718722","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02701960.2026.2718722","url":null,"abstract":"The training of future psychologists requires pedagogical approaches that effectively bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and the complex competencies demanded in professional practice with older adults. This study aimed to evaluate the educational impact of a narrative simulation with a standardized patient implemented in an undergraduate Aging Psychology course. A pilot mixed-methods design was conducted with 56 third-year psychology students. Quantitative data were collected through an ad hoc questionnaire assessing satisfaction, perceived usefulness, methodological design, and professional transferability, while qualitative data were obtained from written reflective narratives. Descriptive analyses showed very high overall satisfaction and perceived professional relevance of the experience. Thematic analysis revealed four core learning domains: development of communicative and empathic competencies, emotional self-regulation and reflective awareness, humanization of aging through narrative identity, and the pedagogical value of structured debriefing. The integration of findings indicates that narrative simulation provides a psychologically safe and experientially rich learning environment that supports the development of key gerontopsychological competencies beyond what traditional instructional methods typically achieve. These results highlight the potential of narrative simulation with standardized patients as a transferable and impactful educational strategy in aging psychology education, with implications for curriculum design and competency-based training in gerontology-related disciplines.","PeriodicalId":46431,"journal":{"name":"GERONTOLOGY & GERIATRICS EDUCATION","volume":" ","pages":"1-14"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-08-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148761235","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The HBCU Aging Conference: an overview and implementation steps for preparing future scholars to address knowledge gaps in Black aging research. HBCU老龄化会议：概述和实施步骤，为未来的学者准备解决黑人老龄化研究中的知识差距。

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GERONTOLOGY & GERIATRICS EDUCATION Pub Date : 2026-08-06 DOI: 10.1080/02701960.2026.2707933

Tiffany R Washington, Ashley Jennings, Felicia Wheaton, Darlingtina K Esiaka, Candidus Nwakasi, Jordan A Dudley, Tamara A Baker

{"title":"The HBCU Aging Conference: an overview and implementation steps for preparing future scholars to address knowledge gaps in Black aging research.","authors":"Tiffany R Washington, Ashley Jennings, Felicia Wheaton, Darlingtina K Esiaka, Candidus Nwakasi, Jordan A Dudley, Tamara A Baker","doi":"10.1080/02701960.2026.2707933","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02701960.2026.2707933","url":null,"abstract":"There is a deficit in training, skill development opportunities, and resources needed to prepare Black early-career scholars for sustainable careers in gerontology. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) play an important role in this effort, as they produce a large percentage of Black graduates in social science and health fields. This paper describes one initiative designed to diversify the gerontological workforce: the HBCU Aging Conference. Co-organized by the Gerontological Society of America's HBCU Collaborative Interest Group and Blacks in Gerontology and Geriatrics, the first convening occurred as a soft launch in 2023, followed by the inaugural full conference in 2024. Based on a succinct review of conference activities, this paper presents recommendations for preparing future scholars to address knowledge gaps in Black aging research. The HBCU Aging Conference has created a critical pipeline for training and supporting the next generation of Black scholars in aging.","PeriodicalId":46431,"journal":{"name":"GERONTOLOGY & GERIATRICS EDUCATION","volume":" ","pages":"1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-08-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148686365","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Geriatrics Skills session: a hands-on approach to preparing third-year medical students for geriatric patient care. 老年医学技能课程：一个动手的方法，准备三年级医学生的老年病人护理。

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GERONTOLOGY & GERIATRICS EDUCATION Pub Date : 2026-08-05 DOI: 10.1080/02701960.2026.2707935

Laura Belland, Ravishankar Ramaswamy

{"title":"Geriatrics Skills session: a hands-on approach to preparing third-year medical students for geriatric patient care.","authors":"Laura Belland, Ravishankar Ramaswamy","doi":"10.1080/02701960.2026.2707935","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02701960.2026.2707935","url":null,"abstract":"Preparing physicians to care for older adults is essential to meet the growing demand for geriatric care in a healthcare system with a limited number of geriatric specialists and whose population is aging. Graduating medical students are expected to be competent in several fundamental geriatric assessment skills. Interactive, hands-on teaching methods allow for optimal student engagement and real-time feedback to foster skill development. We designed and implemented a Geriatrics Skills Session for third-year medical students based on the Geriatric 5 Ms. Students rotated through stations (i.e structured, focused learning activities) where they engaged in role-play, hands-on demonstrations, and small-group discussions. During academic years (AYs) 2021-2025, a total of 501 students participated. Post-session surveys showed high levels of satisfaction. Students completed two Direct Observations with standardized patients where the students were observed on their ability to take a history and perform a physician exam of a patient presenting with chief complaint of a fall (based on expected core competencies related to Mobility, one of the Geriatric 5 Ms). The session has been well-received by third-year medical students and can be easily adapted for learners at various levels, either in full or in parts.","PeriodicalId":46431,"journal":{"name":"GERONTOLOGY & GERIATRICS EDUCATION","volume":" ","pages":"1-9"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148674400","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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