Peer-reviewed Web-based gerontological resources for nursing faculty

Area of Science:

• Gerontology
• Medical Education
• Curriculum Development

Background:

• Faculty are tasked with integrating gerontology into undergraduate curricula.
• Existing online gerontological resources are underutilized due to lack of awareness and time constraints.
• Educators need efficient access to relevant teaching materials on aging.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the development of a peer-reviewed, online catalog of gerontological instructional resources.
• To provide educators with a searchable database of web-based materials on aging.
• To offer practical suggestions for incorporating these resources into various undergraduate courses.

Main Methods:

• A peer-review process was employed to evaluate and organize online gerontological resources.
• Resources were cataloged into a searchable, interactive online platform.
• Suggestions for course integration were developed for each resource.

Main Results:

• An online, searchable catalog of gerontological education resources was successfully created and organized.
• The catalog includes guidance on utilizing content within different undergraduate course structures.
• The project provides a model for curating and maintaining web-based instructional materials.

Conclusions:

• The developed online catalog enhances access to gerontological education resources for faculty.
• This initiative supports the integration of aging-related content into undergraduate education.
• Maintaining and updating the interactive catalog is crucial for its continued utility.