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Making a difference: Students' experiences with a dementia care program.

Kristian Park Frausing1,2, Anne Schinkel Stamp1

  • 1VIA Psychomotor Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, VIA University College, Randers, Denmark.

Gerontology & Geriatrics Education
|August 24, 2019
PubMed
Summary

This study highlights how direct contact through a psychomotor intervention program can enhance student motivation in dementia care. Experiencing the relational encounter and making a difference positively impacts career choices for future geriatric health professionals.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Health
  • Dementia Care
  • Psychomotor Therapy

Background:

  • Increasing elderly population and dementia prevalence necessitate more geriatric healthcare professionals.
  • Negative stereotypes and insecurity hinder recruitment in dementia care.
  • Prior research indicates that direct exposure to dementia care boosts student motivation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the motivational dynamics of an extracurricular psychomotor intervention program for students in dementia care.
  • To understand what makes these experiences meaningful for students.
  • To identify factors influencing career choices in geriatric healthcare.

Main Methods:

  • An extracurricular psychomotor intervention program involving eight visits to elderly individuals with dementia.
Keywords:
Educationdementia caregeriatricshealth care programpsychomotor therapy

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  • Eight psychomotor therapy students participated in the intervention.
  • Follow-up focus group interviews were conducted to gather qualitative data on student experiences.

    • Main Results:

    • Qualitative analysis revealed three key themes: 'The relational encounter,' 'Discovering the person,' and 'Making a difference.'
    • These themes underscore the significance of direct, individual contact in shaping student perceptions.
    • The findings provide nuanced insights into student motivation and career aspirations in dementia care.

    Conclusions:

    • Extracurricular psychomotor interventions can positively influence student motivation and career choices in dementia care.
    • Focusing on the immediate, moment-to-moment aspects of care enhances the meaningfulness of the experience for students.
    • Addressing negative stereotypes through meaningful contact is crucial for recruiting future geriatric health professionals.