Impact of OMA on Health Care Trainee Attitudes Toward People Living with Dementia
Author Information
Author(s): Berish Diane, Rank Jennifer, Whitaker Janice, George Daniel
Primary Institution: The Pennsylvania State University
Hypothesis
Experiences in the arts and humanities can improve healthcare trainees' attitudes and perceptions toward people living with dementia.
Conclusion
Arts-based learning experiences like OMA can foster more positive attitudes among healthcare trainees towards people living with dementia.
Supporting Evidence
- Clinical students reported higher levels of comfort with PLWD on both Allophilia and Dementia Attitudes scales.
- Memory café students showed improved Allophilia scores and Dementia Attitudes knowledge.
- Medical students trained in OMA showed significantly larger pre-post improvement in Dementia Attitudes scores.
Takeaway
This study shows that activities involving art can help students feel better about working with people who have dementia.
Methodology
Pre and post assessments were conducted with nursing and medical students who participated in OMA.
Participant Demographics
First- and second-year nursing and medical students at Penn State University.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p=.001
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