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Peer reviewedRakowski, William; Dengiz, Alan N. – Gerontologist, 1984
Describes a brief nine-item interview, designed for use by practitioners. Based upon results from field-testing with 65 ambulatory geriatric patients, the instrument can be used as an aid to assess health and treatment perceptions in clinical settings. Responses to specific items may also suggest broader areas for follow-up discussion. (JAC)
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Beliefs, Evaluation Methods, Geriatrics
Peer reviewedBraun, Kathryn L.; Cheang, Michael; Shigeta, Dennis – Gerontologist, 2005
Purpose: We describe the development of a 24-hr curriculum for nonclinical direct care workers in elder care that features active-learning strategies and consumer-directed approaches. Design and Methods: Our curricular design was based on adult education theory and a survey of 70% of the community's service providers. Training was completed by 88…
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Geriatrics, Focus Groups, Empathy
Relating Medical Students' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Experience to an Interest in Geriatric Medicine
Direct linkFitzgerald, 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
