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Effects of a geriatric interdisciplinary experience on learners' knowledge and attitudes
Author(s)	James T Fitzgerald, Brent C Williams, Jeffrey B Halter
Journal title	Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, vol 26, no 3, 2006
Pages	pp 17-28
Source	http://www.tandfonline.com
Keywords	Health services ; Multi disciplinary ; Courses ; Universities ; Students ; Attitude ; Social surveys ; United States of America.
Annotation	62 learners from four health care courses (medicine, pharmacy, social work and nursing) at the University of Michigan participated in a 4-day educational course (one day each week for 4 weeks), focusing on interdisciplinary geriatric care. This study examines the impact of that interdisciplinary training course on learners' knowledge and attitudes. After completing the course, learner scores improved on a knowledge test and two attitudinal sub-scales, and they reported a positive training experience. A short-term interdisciplinary educational intervention can have an impact on learners' knowledge of and attitudes toward older people, and improve their understanding and confidence in participating in an interdisciplinary collaborative care team. (RH).
Accession Number	CPA-061026010 A
Classmark	L: 3DM: VE: V5: XN: DP: 3F: 7T
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