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Teaching geriatric care: report on an experimental second-year elective.

A R Somers, S W Warburton, S Moolten

    The Journal of Family Practice
    |March 1, 1978
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    A new medical school course on geriatric care improved student attitudes toward the elderly. This geriatric medicine elective showed positive reactions from students, patients, and faculty.

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    Area of Science:

    • Geriatric Medicine
    • Medical Education

    Background:

    • Growing need for geriatric care instruction in medical schools.
    • Lack of specialized training for medical students in elder care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and evaluate an experimental geriatric care elective for second-year medical students.
    • To address the need for geriatric medicine education.

    Main Methods:

    • An 11-session, 3-hour elective course was developed.
    • Limited enrollment of 12 students.
    • Covered medical and socioeconomic aspects of geriatric care.

    Main Results:

    • Positive student, patient, and faculty reactions to the course.
    • Significant improvement in student attitudes toward the elderly.
    • Identified six areas for future curriculum improvement.

    Conclusions:

    • The experimental geriatric care elective was well-received.
    • The curriculum positively influenced student perceptions of the elderly.
    • Further enhancements are recommended for the geriatric medicine program.

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