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Learning Outcome of the Instant Senior Program in Nursing Students
2001 Volume 4 Issue 3 Pages 55-61
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2001 Volume 4 Issue 3 Pages 55-61
We have introduced instant senior programs as quasi-experience in Applied Nursing Science (Home Care). In order to see the learning outcomes, we conducted a questionnaire survey in 79 nursing students before and after the instant senior programs in 1999. Seventy-two students responded of all 79. The questionnaire included changes in awareness and attitudes to the elderly, and usefulness in understanding of the elderly and provision of the care.
The results were obtained as follows:
1. All the respondents (100%) reported the program was useful for them as a nursing student and also as a care provider in understanding of the elderly.
2. It can be a clue to understand the needs of the elderly, to provide the practical care, and to provide the best care considering the physical condition.
3. Although changes after the program varied, there was a tendency to shift their awareness and attitudes to the elderly to positive, sharing and supportive direction.
