Assessment of a U.S. Nursing Student Exchange Program Focused on Japanese Older Adults
2024
Assessment of a U.S. Nursing Student Exchange Program Focused on Japanese Older Adults
Sample size: 7
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Author Information
Author(s): Ono Keiko
Primary Institution: Aomori University of Health and Welfare
Hypothesis
This study aimed to evaluate a nursing student exchange program focused on learning about services for older adults in Japan.
Conclusion
The program positively influenced students' perceptions of older adults in Japan and increased their interest in nursing care services.
Supporting Evidence
- None of the students were familiar with services for older Japanese adults before the program.
- Interest in nursing care services for older adults in Japan increased from 57.1% to 71.4% after the program.
- Students described older adults in Japan as sociable, active, happy, willing to live, and well cared for.
Takeaway
A group of American nursing students learned about older adults in Japan and ended up feeling more positive about them after the program.
Methodology
Qualitative descriptive research design with pre- and post-intervention surveys.
Participant Demographics
Undergraduate nursing students from the U.S.
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