Improving medical students' attitudes toward and skills with the elderly. Gerontologist 1993 Jun;33(3):373-8
Date
06/01/1993Pubmed ID
8325525DOI
10.1093/geront/33.3.373Scopus ID
2-s2.0-0027270289 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 77 CitationsAbstract
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.
Author List
Intrieri RC, Kelly JA, Brown MM, Castilla CAuthor
Jeffrey A. Kelly PhD Professor in the Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AdultClinical Competence
Education, Medical, Undergraduate
Female
Geriatrics
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Humans
Interviews as Topic
Male
Program Evaluation
Semantic Differential
Students, Medical
