Intergenerational Service Learning With Elders: Multidisciplinary Activities and Outcomes

Krout, John A.; Bergman, Elizabeth; Bianconi, Penny; Caldwell, Kathryn A.; Dorsey, Julie; Durnford, Susan; Erickson, Mary Ann; Lapp, Julia; Monroe, Janice Elich; Pogorzala, Christine; Taves, Jessica Valdez

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“…Service learning promotes learning of new skills and application of those skills in real situations that benefit not only the student, but also the community (Weinreich, 2003). Service learning in gerontology courses leads to students having more positive attitudes toward older adults (Fitzgerald et al, 2006;Krout et al, 2010) and has been shown to improve gerontological competencies (Dauenhauer, Steitz, Aponte, & Fromm Faria, 2010;. Likewise, older adults report developing an increased understanding of the younger generation, valued sharing their life experiences, and enjoying the social contact they had with college students (Underwood & Dorfman, 2006).…”

Section: Interprofessional Education Gerontology and Service Learningmentioning

confidence: 99%

Design, Delivery, and Outcomes From an Interprofessional Fall Prevention Course

Dauenhauer

Glose

Watt

2015

Gerontology & Geriatrics Education

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This article describes the development, delivery, and outcomes from an interprofessional evidence-based falls management course for undergraduate and graduate students. The 3-credit elective course was developed by a gerontological social work and nursing faculty member in partnership with community-based housing and case management organizations. Creation of the course was in response to a mandate by the Health Resources and Services Administration, funding source for federal Geriatric Education Centers, to train interprofessional students using an evidence-based approach while tying the outcomes to improved health measures in the target population. Therefore, this article describes student competencies pre- and postcourse completion and outcomes of community-dwelling older adults completing a Matter of Balance (MOB) program delivered by these students. A total of 16 students completed the course which included delivery of the MOB program to 41 older adults. Results indicate statistically significant improvements in student outcomes from a pre/post falls knowledge test. For older adult participants, many screened positively for fall risk factors pre-post MOB participation showed statistically significant improvements in falls efficacy, control, management, and overall mobility. Opportunities and challenges associated with course delivery are also described.

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Section: Interprofessional Education Gerontology and Service Learningmentioning

confidence: 99%

Design, Delivery, and Outcomes From an Interprofessional Fall Prevention Course

Dauenhauer

Glose

Watt

2015

Gerontology & Geriatrics Education

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“…On the one hand, some studies reported positive results in learning outcomes related to the students' personal perceptions, as well as the acquisition of professional skills [27], the knowledge of the consequences of aging among older adults [29], and the perceptions of professional cooperation [30]. On the other hand, outcomes focused on older adults are less studied and mainly address their general perceptions and satisfaction [31][32][33][34]. These results suggest that SL may be an optimal way to promote intergenerational social cohesion and promote older adults' health care [35,36].…”

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Learning with Older Adults through Intergenerational Service Learning in Physical Education Teacher Education

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(1) Background: The population of older adults is growing faster but most of them experience physical, psychological, and social limitations. Higher education should reflect these concerns by providing students appropriate skills to support a sustainable society and putting the acquired theoretical knowledge into practice. Intergenerational Service Learning (SL) is an educational approach capable of contributing to these requirements. The goal of the study was to analyze the effects of an intergenerational SL program from the complementary perspective of the different agents involved. (2) Methods: The study used hermeneutic phenomenological methodology, widely used in educational research. A total of 23 (three female) Physical Education Teacher Education students (PETEs) and 20 older adults (three male) participated. Reflective journals were used for PETEs and semi-structured group interviews for older adults. (3) Results: The following categories emerged from PETEs: social sensitivity and disconfirmation of negative stereotypes, academic and professional learnings, satisfaction and personal growth, and desire for social justice. From older adults, four complementary categories emerged: disconfirmation of negative stereotypes, improvement of physical function, satisfaction and desire of continuity, and social interaction. (4) Conclusions: Intergenerational SL offers important social and educational inputs by deconstructing negative stereotypes and providing positive experiences to both PETEs and older adults.

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“…Therefore, we have no doubt that students became more aware of this cycle after participating in the pilot program [12]. Furthermore, the integration of community resources and educational needs specific to clients is a valuable skill for nurses and NPs [13]. In particular, the ability to locate resources and enable clients to access them is crucial in community health and underserved populations.…”

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The use of home-based caregiver assessment to improve children’s health: a pilot project

Holt

Kotal-Lee

Winston

et al. 2013

International Journal on Disability and Human Development

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Background: Grandparents Raising and NurturingDependents with Disabilities (Project GRANDD) is a support program for grandparents who are the primary caregivers of grandchildren with developmental disabilities, chronic illness, and behavior or learning difficulties. A critical problem contributing to diminished quality of life for the family is the grandparents' own poor health, as well as the lack of access to available resources. This project pairs nursing students from the local university with grandparents participating in the GRANDD support program to improve the caregiving grandparents' health. Methods: A total of 12 nurse practitioner (NP) students were paired with six grandparents. Students performed home visits and assessments, health histories, environmental assessments, and windshield surveys over the course of several weeks. Follow-up visits for medication reconciliation, referral to resources, or for patient health education were conducted in person or via phone. Results: The grandparents' demographic characteristics were as follows: African American females, on fixed incomes on or near poverty level, had multiple co-morbidities, and showed reluctance in seeking help because of their role as primary caretaker. Nursing students demonstrated increased awareness of the cycle of disability and disadvantage, and improved skills that enable them to aid vulnerable individuals in accessing community resources. Conclusions: This pilot program had a positive impact on students and grandparents. Much is needed regarding outcome measurement and standardization of methods, but the initial results demonstrated a beneficial relationship between NP students and Project GRANDD participants, thus contributing to the ongoing effort to break the cycle of disadvantage and disability in this vulnerable population.

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Intergenerational Service Learning With Elders: Multidisciplinary Activities and Outcomes

Cited by 38 publications

References 13 publications

Design, Delivery, and Outcomes From an Interprofessional Fall Prevention Course

Design, Delivery, and Outcomes From an Interprofessional Fall Prevention Course

Learning with Older Adults through Intergenerational Service Learning in Physical Education Teacher Education

The use of home-based caregiver assessment to improve children’s health: a pilot project

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