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Evaluation of a geriatrics course emphasizing interdisciplinary issues for chiropractic students.

C Hawk1, L Byrd, L Z Killinger

  • 1Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

Journal of Gerontological Nursing
|January 31, 2002
PubMed
Summary

A new geriatrics course for chiropractic students improved their knowledge and attitudes toward older adults. The interdisciplinary course showed positive results, with plans for curriculum integration.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Education
  • Chiropractic Education
  • Interdisciplinary Healthcare

Background:

  • The Iowa Geriatric Education Center (IGEC) was established to enhance geriatric education.
  • Chiropractic institutions were involved in developing and evaluating geriatrics curricula.
  • Experiential learning and interdisciplinary collaboration were key components.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a model geriatrics course for chiropractic students.
  • To assess changes in students' geriatric knowledge and attitudes.
  • To evaluate perceptions of interdisciplinary issues.

Main Methods:

  • A geriatrics course was implemented for 197 chiropractic students.
  • A pilot test with 20 volunteers used an alternate course format.

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  • Pre- and post-intervention scores were analyzed using the Wilcoxon signed-ranks test.
  • Standardized instruments included the Facts on Aging Quiz (FAQ), Aging Semantics Differential (ASD), and Interdisciplinary Education Perception Scale (IEPS).

    • Main Results:

    • Significant improvements were observed in geriatric knowledge (FAQ, +12 percentage points, p=0.002).
    • Positive shifts in attitudes toward older adults were noted (ASD, +18 points, p=0.007).
    • A non-significant decrease in interdisciplinary perception was observed (IEPS, -15 points, p=0.064).

    Conclusions:

    • The geriatrics course effectively enhanced chiropractic students' knowledge and attitudes.
    • The evaluation methodology is suitable for other health professions, such as nursing.
    • Integration of the course into the chiropractic curriculum is planned.