Journal article
Integrating aged care in the curriculum: the importance of design and evaluation
Journal of Paramedic Practice, Vol.10(2), pp.56-62
2018
Abstract
Background:The current study describes the design and implementation of a residential aged care facility placement, and reports student experiences using an attitudinal survey across two cohorts. Method:Placements in January 2014 and 2015 were surveyed to identify barriers and enablers to student learning. Descriptive analysis was used to report the frequency of responses for categorical variables. Chi-square tests were used to analyse change in item rank by year. Content analysis was used to analyse text responses. Results:Initial 2014 results show that 75.4% of respondents agreed that they were able to achieve the required learning outcomes during this placement, with 72.8% agreeing that the placement improved their knowledge of community-based care for the elderly. Students tended to agree that the placement improved their confidence as practitioners, and that the experience helped to improve communication skills. Conclusion:This initiative showed that it is possible to enable learning outcomes that are directly related to core paramedic competencies. The placement was associated with improved understanding of age-related health problems. In addition, the placement provided opportunities to observe the role of health professionals in the maintenance of an older individual's health, social and spiritual needs.
Details
- Title
- Integrating aged care in the curriculum: the importance of design and evaluation
- Authors
- Bill Lord (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and EngineeringNigel Barr (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and EngineeringBelinda Flanagan (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
- Publication details
- Journal of Paramedic Practice, Vol.10(2), pp.56-62
- Publisher
- MA Healthcare Ltd.
- DOI
- 10.12968/jpar.2018.10.2.56
- ISSN
- 1759-1376
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - Legacy; School of Health - Paramedicine
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450873202621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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