IMPROVING MEDICAL-STUDENTS ATTITUDES TOWARD AND SKILLS WITH THE ELDERLY

被引:55
作者
INTRIERI, RC
KELLY, JA
BROWN, MM
CASTILLA, C
机构
[1] MED COLL WISCONSIN,DEPT PSYCHIAT & MENTAL HLTH SCI,8701 WATERTOWN PLANK RD,MILWAUKEE,WI 53226
[2] UNIV MISSISSIPPI,MED CTR,DEPT PSYCHIAT & BEHAV SCI,JACKSON,MS 39216
[3] EPPI,MED COLL PENN,DEPT PSYCHIAT,PHILADELPHIA,PA
[4] PHILADELPHIA GERIATR CTR,PHILADELPHIA,PA 19141
[5] PENN STATE UNIV,UNIV PK,PA 16802
关键词
MEDICAL STUDENTS; ATTITUDES; SOCIAL SKILLS;
D O I
10.1093/geront/33.3.373
中图分类号
R4 [临床医学]; R592 [老年病学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100203 ; 100602 ;
摘要
This study examined the effect of an experimental program in gerontology and geriatrics on the knowledge, attitudes, and interview skill behaviors of third-year medical students. Experimental group members (n = 45; controls n = 51) participated in four 90-minute group sessions that emphasized psychological, sociodemographic, and physiological aspects of aging and interpersonal communication skills. Program participants developed more positive attitudes and demonstrated more socially skilled behavior during an interview with an older adult.
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页码:373 / 378
页数:6
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