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Transformative Learning Intervention: Effect on Functional Health Literacy and Diabetes Knowledge in Older African Americans
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Ntiri, Daphne W.; Stewart, Merry – Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 2009
This study evaluated the effect of a transformative learning (TL) intervention on functional health literacy and diabetes knowledge in older African Americans. Twenty participants from senior community centers completed a six-session intervention. The short-form Test of Functional Health Literacy in Adults (s-TOFHLA), Literacy Assessment for…
Descriptors: Intervention, Diabetes, Transformative Learning, Community Centers
Relating Medical Students' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Experience to an Interest in Geriatric Medicine
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Fitzgerald, James T.; Wray, Linda A.; Halter, Jeffrey B.; Williams, Brent C.; Supiano, Mark A. – Gerontologist, 2003
Purpose: This study examined medical students' interest in geriatrics: Are knowledge, positive attitudes, and prior experience with older adults associated with an interest in geriatric medicine? Design and Methods: Entering University of Michigan medical students completed three surveys: the Revised Facts on Aging Quiz, the University of…
Descriptors: Medical Students, Physicians, Older Adults, Geriatrics
In the Service of Older Americans: A Survey of the Activities of Michigan Community Colleges in the Field of Aging.
Demko, David J. – 1978
A survey of the 29 Michigan community colleges was conducted in regard to the services each provided to older Americans. The survey data indicated that two fundamental strategies exist for serving the older population: an integrated effort whereby the objective is the inclusion of older adults in existing services; or specific programmatic efforts…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Admission (School), Adult Development, Community Colleges