Tina E Brinkley, Debra I Diz, Jill Harp, Gary D Miller, Antonius D Skipper, TanYa M Gwathmey
{"title":"Enhancing undergraduate education and research in aging to eliminate health disparities (ENGAGED) - A pipeline program to advance diversity in aging research.","authors":"Tina E Brinkley, Debra I Diz, Jill Harp, Gary D Miller, Antonius D Skipper, TanYa M Gwathmey","doi":"10.1080/02701960.2024.2383426","DOIUrl":"10.1080/02701960.2024.2383426","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Enhancing Undergraduate Education and Research in Aging to Eliminate Health Disparities (ENGAGED) program takes advantage of the broad, multidisciplinary research established in the area of aging at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and its partner institutions, Wake Forest University and Winston-Salem State University. The ENGAGED program is designed to provide undergraduate students who are underrepresented in the biomedical sciences an opportunity to participate in educational and research training in aging and health disparities. Funded since August 2019, ENGAGED has provided 73 academic year internships and 46 summer internships, with another 8 internships starting in Fall 2023. A total of 61 students (67% female, 64% African American, 21% Hispanic) have participated in the ENGAGED program, reflecting the fact that 49% participate in more than one session or program offering. To date, 38 of the ENGAGED trainees have graduated (100% with a science, technology, engineering, or math degree), 84% of whom are working or pursuing advanced degrees in the biomedical sciences. Given the unique strengths, existing infrastructure, and long-standing collaborations among the partner institutions, the ENGAGED program is helping advance diversity in aging and health disparities research by creating a pipeline for well-trained underrepresented students interested in biomedical research careers.</p>","PeriodicalId":46431,"journal":{"name":"GERONTOLOGY & GERIATRICS EDUCATION","volume":" ","pages":"1-16"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-07-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11775231/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141793749","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kahli Zietlow, Carrie Braun, Leslie Dubin, Caroline Vitale, Thomas Bishop
{"title":"Post-acute and long-term care: a practical and novel curriculum for medical students.","authors":"Kahli Zietlow, Carrie Braun, Leslie Dubin, Caroline Vitale, Thomas Bishop","doi":"10.1080/02701960.2024.2385662","DOIUrl":"10.1080/02701960.2024.2385662","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Most physicians will not practice in post-acute or long-term care (PALTC), yet many will care for older adults who transition across these settings. However, medical student education on PALTC is extremely limited. This is a pilot study of a curriculum on PALTC. The curriculum was developed by a geriatrician and social worker. Students participated in a case-based, didactic lecture with interactive components to learn about various care settings, then engaged in a small group exercise to evaluate a challenging transition of care scenario. 168 students participated in the lecture and 145 provided feedback (86.9%). On average, students scored a 1.8/5 (35%) on the pre-course knowledge assessment and 4.3/5 (86%) at the conclusion of the course. Qualitative feedback was analyzed thematically. Students reported positive sentiments regarding the clarity, relevance, engagement, and practicality of the session. Furthermore, students anticipated that the course would improve their own practice patterns and care of older adults. Students felt more empowered to work with interprofessional colleagues because of this course. Opportunities for improvement included a desire for more interactivity and additional reference resources. The course was well-received; students indicated that it would positively influence their practice patterns. This course structure is both highly practical and replicable.</p>","PeriodicalId":46431,"journal":{"name":"GERONTOLOGY & GERIATRICS EDUCATION","volume":" ","pages":"1-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-07-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141789360","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}
Sherry Dahlke, Jeffrey I Butler, Rashmi Devkota, Kathleen F Hunter, Mary T Fox, Sandra Davidson, Alison L Chasteen, Elaine Moody, Lori Schindel Martin
{"title":"Student nurses' views on an E-Learning module on comfort, safety, and mobility with older adults: a cross-sectional study.","authors":"Sherry Dahlke, Jeffrey I Butler, Rashmi Devkota, Kathleen F Hunter, Mary T Fox, Sandra Davidson, Alison L Chasteen, Elaine Moody, Lori Schindel Martin","doi":"10.1080/02701960.2024.2378454","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02701960.2024.2378454","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Nursing students often receive insufficient training in older adults' care.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Examine nursing students' perceptions of an e-learning module developed to enhance their knowledge about the comfort, safety, and mobility of older adults.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional survey was administered to third-year baccalaureate nursing students at a Canadian university after they had completed the comfort, safety, and mobility module. The survey assessed students' perceptions of the e-learning module using four 5-pointLikert-type items. The survey also contained demographic questions and one open-ended question that invited participants to make any comments they wished. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize participants'demographic characteristics. Responses to the open-ended quesiton were summative content analyzed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The survey was completed by 119 participants, who reported that the module increased their confidence, perceptions and knowledge in working with older adults. Participants also found the method of instruction to be convenient, interactive, and enjoyable.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Results suggest that the learning module has the potential to facilitate student nurses' learning about comfort, safety, and mobility.</p>","PeriodicalId":46431,"journal":{"name":"GERONTOLOGY & GERIATRICS EDUCATION","volume":" ","pages":"1-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-07-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141753093","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}
Meghan McDarby, Hannah Heintz, Brian D Carpenter, Jennifer Moye
{"title":"Development and evaluation of a national careers in aging webinar series for psychology trainees.","authors":"Meghan McDarby, Hannah Heintz, Brian D Carpenter, Jennifer Moye","doi":"10.1080/02701960.2023.2218819","DOIUrl":"10.1080/02701960.2023.2218819","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Trainees may be interested in careers in aging but unfamiliar with career options, leading to a shortage in the geriatric workforce. In response to needs identified at a national geropsychology training conference, a multisite faculty group developed a six-session webinar series about careers in geropsychology, detailing career options in six unique settings. Each webinar session featured a moderated discussion with a panel of four professionals currently employed in the career of interest. The webinar was advertised to clinical and counseling psychology trainees with a potential interest in age-related careers, with evaluation of the series primarily including trainees from graduate programs, clinical internships, and postdoctoral fellowships. Participants rated their attitudes and beliefs about each career option at pre- and post-discussion. On average, each webinar session was attended by 48 individuals (SD = 12, range = 33-60). At baseline, attendees reported significantly more interest in careers in clinical practice compared to other careers, and interest in university settings increased from pre- to post-discussion. Across all six sessions, participants reported increased understanding of training experiences that would be helpful in pursuing that specific career. Findings point to the feasibility and utility of webinars for enhancing interest and confidence in pursuing careers in aging.</p>","PeriodicalId":46431,"journal":{"name":"GERONTOLOGY & GERIATRICS EDUCATION","volume":" ","pages":"369-381"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10679469/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9520347","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Daisy A Wiggin, Benjamin Penič, Outi Sulopuisto, Annalisa Setti, Jana Mali, Andrea Stitzel, Raija Kuisma, Fátima Baptista, Panayota Sourtzi, Suzanne Timmons
{"title":"Postgraduate education in healthy and active ageing: a systematic scoping review of learning needs, curricula and learning impact.","authors":"Daisy A Wiggin, Benjamin Penič, Outi Sulopuisto, Annalisa Setti, Jana Mali, Andrea Stitzel, Raija Kuisma, Fátima Baptista, Panayota Sourtzi, Suzanne Timmons","doi":"10.1080/02701960.2023.2187386","DOIUrl":"10.1080/02701960.2023.2187386","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>To inform a new European-based online master's programme in active aging and age-friendly society, a scoping review was performed to identify previously reported learning needs and learning outcomes on this topic. Four electronic databases (PubMed, EBSCO [Academic Search Complete], Scopus, and ASSIA) were systematically searched, along with gray literature. Dual, independent review of an initial 888 studies led to 33 included papers which underwent independent data extraction and reconciliation. Just 18.2% of studies employed a student survey or similar to determine learning needs, with the majority reporting educational intervention objectives, learning outcomes or curriculum content. Main study topics were intergenerational learning (36.4%), age-related design (27.3%), health (21.2%), attitudes toward aging (6.1%), and collaborative learning (6.1%). This review found limited literature on student learning needs in healthy and active aging. Future research should elucidate student- and other stakeholder-determined learning needs, with robust evaluation of post-education skills, attitudes, and practice change.</p>","PeriodicalId":46431,"journal":{"name":"GERONTOLOGY & GERIATRICS EDUCATION","volume":" ","pages":"345-368"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9446444","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}
{"title":"The evolution of universities of the third age around the world: A historical review.","authors":"Giuliana Casanova, Joyce Weil, Margarida Cerqueira","doi":"10.1080/02701960.2023.2231375","DOIUrl":"10.1080/02701960.2023.2231375","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Universities of the Third Age (U3A), lifelong learning institutes, and \"senior universities\" are terms used to describe organizations that provide education for older adults, specifically for those who are retired or in the \"third age\" of life. The purpose of this article is to provide a comprehensive, historical overview of the evolution of these organizations across global settings. This article highlights the importance of older adult education while discussing U3A's structure and models. The article explores the origins and historical development of the U3A model and its influence on recent initiatives like the Age-Friendly Universities movement. It then focuses on the impact of French and British Models of U3A on providing older adult education. There is a general discussion of the expansion of these organizations in several countries and a comparison of each's curricular structure and approach. The article concludes with suggested future directions and potential areas of improvement (e.g. technology access, accessibility, and inclusion of older adult learners; diverse needs and interests) and ways these models can remain relevant to the ever-changing older adult learner population. Through this analysis, the article contributes to the understanding of U3A organizations and their role in promoting lifelong learning for older adults.</p>","PeriodicalId":46431,"journal":{"name":"GERONTOLOGY & GERIATRICS EDUCATION","volume":" ","pages":"483-498"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9812066","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}
Annemarie Moll-Jongerius, Kirsten Langeveld, Wing Tong, Tahir Masud, Anneke W M Kramer, Wilco P Achterberg
{"title":"Professional identity formation of medical students in relation to the care of older persons: a review of the literature.","authors":"Annemarie Moll-Jongerius, Kirsten Langeveld, Wing Tong, Tahir Masud, Anneke W M Kramer, Wilco P Achterberg","doi":"10.1080/02701960.2023.2210559","DOIUrl":"10.1080/02701960.2023.2210559","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>With the growing population of older persons, medical students have to be well prepared for older persons' health care during medical school. Becoming a doctor is an interplay of building competencies and developing a professional identity. Professional identity formation of medical students is a relatively new educational concept in geriatric medical education. This review aims to explore the concept of professional identity formation of undergraduate medical students in relation to the care of older persons. Twenty-three peer-reviewed studies were included and summarized narratively. Patient-centeredness, caring and compassion, collaboration and holistic care are characteristics of the doctor's professional identity in relation to the care of older persons. Participating in the context of older persons' health care contributes to the becoming of a doctor in general. In this context, the building of relationships with older persons, participating in their lives and role models are important influencers of professional identity formation. Furthermore, the perceptions and expectations medical students have of future doctoring influence their feelings about the care of older persons. To prepare medical students for older persons' health care, professional identity formation seems to be a relevant educational concept.</p>","PeriodicalId":46431,"journal":{"name":"GERONTOLOGY & GERIATRICS EDUCATION","volume":" ","pages":"424-437"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9451977","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}
Kimberly J Stoeckel, Ingrid Eyers, Kelly G Fitzgerald
{"title":"Gerontological education: a pathway towards advancing the rights of older people.","authors":"Kimberly J Stoeckel, Ingrid Eyers, Kelly G Fitzgerald","doi":"10.1080/02701960.2023.2231361","DOIUrl":"10.1080/02701960.2023.2231361","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Following the UN Human Rights Declaration in 1948, much effort has been undertaken to formalize the rights of older people. This article aims to highlight the role of education in advancing the rights of older people. Raising awareness and sharing knowledge about the rights of older people through rights-based education can empower students, when entering their field of work, to be advocates for rights within their employment settings and local communities. The effectiveness of a rights-based educational training for organizations working with refugees in Jordan, which took place in Amman in January 2020, is analyzed using the participant-focused Transformative Human Rights Education (THRED) as a framing structure. Our analysis found that training participants became active in promoting the rights of older people in their workplaces. The rights of older people need to be more than a conversation, and transformational change that promotes rights can occur when people feel empowered to undertake action-oriented advocacy. The case study analysis provides an example of how influential participant-centered pedagogy, such as THRED, can be to help students in gerontology programs become active agents in promoting rights of older people in their workplaces, communities, and ultimately influencing the international dialogue.</p>","PeriodicalId":46431,"journal":{"name":"GERONTOLOGY & GERIATRICS EDUCATION","volume":" ","pages":"398-409"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9761008","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}
{"title":"Interprofessional education activity to improve communication with older adults.","authors":"Laura Gaeta, Tara Sharpp","doi":"10.1080/02701960.2023.2239177","DOIUrl":"10.1080/02701960.2023.2239177","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Given the increasing older adult population, students in the health professions need to be trained to work in interprofessional teams to effectively interact with and manage communication difficulties in this population. Through an interprofessional education case study activity focused on communication with a complex older adult patient, 92 students from Communication Sciences and Disorders and Nursing learned about interprofessional collaboration, age-related hearing loss, and communication strategies. Participants completed a knowledge assessment quiz, the Interprofessional Attitudes Scale (IPAS), and a post-activity evaluation survey. Pre- and post-activity results revealed a significant improvement in participants' knowledge of age-related hearing loss and its effects on communication, and significant improvements related to attitudes toward interprofessional education and shared learning on the IPAS. The findings of this experience indicate that the activity was effective in educating students about age-related hearing loss and communicating with older adults. The activity was valuable and had a positive impact on students' attitudes toward collaboration.</p>","PeriodicalId":46431,"journal":{"name":"GERONTOLOGY & GERIATRICS EDUCATION","volume":" ","pages":"458-467"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9867030","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}
Bronwyn Keefe, Corinne A Beaugard, Jennifer Tripken
{"title":"Enhancing behavioral health competencies for senior center staff through workforce development and training.","authors":"Bronwyn Keefe, Corinne A Beaugard, Jennifer Tripken","doi":"10.1080/02701960.2023.2219976","DOIUrl":"10.1080/02701960.2023.2219976","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Increases in the numbers of older adults with mental health and substance use concerns compel us to identify best practices in training to address these issues. Senior Centers are an ideal location for behavioral health education programs as they are the go-to place for many older adults. This paper describes an online certificate program in Behavioral Health and Aging offered by the Center for Aging and Disability Education and Research at Boston University School of Social Work in collaboration with the National Council on Aging to increase senior center staff knowledge and skills. A total of 228 senior center staff in Illinois, Florida, and Wisconsin completed the online certificate program. There were statistically significant changes in key competencies for all courses based on pre-post assessment. We held key informant interviews to assess the impact of training and participants stated that their knowledge, skills, and behaviors were influenced by the program.</p>","PeriodicalId":46431,"journal":{"name":"GERONTOLOGY & GERIATRICS EDUCATION","volume":" ","pages":"382-397"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9929560","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}