Preparing Future Health Professionals for Age, Cultural, and Technology Friendly Care
Author Information
Author(s): Rayan-Gharra Nosaiba, Keisari Shoshi, Ring Lia, Engdau Shelly, Segel-Karpas Dikla, Zisberg Anna, Danial-Saad Alexandra
Primary Institution: University of Haifa
Hypothesis
How well does the curriculum at the Faculty of Welfare and Health Sciences prepare students for Age, Cultural, and Technology (ACT) Friendly care?
Conclusion
The study found a significant gap in preparing students for ACT-friendly care, especially at the graduate level.
Supporting Evidence
- Only 15.4% of faculty had received training in aging studies.
- Aging-related topics were included in 31% of undergraduate and 27% of graduate courses.
- Only 17.3% of respondents extensively incorporated ACT topics in their teaching.
Takeaway
This study looked at how well teachers are preparing students to care for older people from different cultures using technology, and it found that many teachers aren't covering these important topics.
Methodology
An online survey was conducted among faculty lecturers teaching mandatory undergraduate and/or graduate courses.
Limitations
The study may not represent all health science faculties as it only surveyed faculty lecturers from one institution.
Participant Demographics
Faculty lecturers teaching mandatory undergraduate and/or graduate courses.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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