Journal article
Expanding the caring lens: Nursing and medical students reflecting on images of older people
Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, Vol.37(2), pp.167-184
2016
Abstract
In changing higher education environments, health profession’s educators have been increasingly challenged to prepare future health professionals to care for aging populations. This article reports on an exploratory, mixed-method research study that used an innovative photo-elicitation technique and interprofessional small-group work in the classroom to enhance the reflective learning experience of medical and nursing students. Data were collected from pre- and postquestionnaires and focus groups to explore shifts in perceptions toward older persons following the reflective learning session. The qualitative data revealed how using visual images of older persons provides a valuable learning space for reflection. Students found meaning in their own learning by creating shared storylines that challenged their perceptions of older people and themselves as future health professionals. These data support the use of visual methodologies to enhance engagement, reflection, and challenge students to explore and deepen their understanding in gerontology.
Details
- Title
- Expanding the caring lens: Nursing and medical students reflecting on images of older people
- Authors/Creators
- G. Brand (Author/Creator) - The University of Western AustraliaK. Miller (Author/Creator) - The University of Western AustraliaR. Saunders (Author/Creator) - The University of Western AustraliaH. Dugmore (Author/Creator) - The University of Western AustraliaC. Etherton-Beer (Author/Creator) - The University of Western Australia
- Publication Details
- Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, Vol.37(2), pp.167-184
- Publisher
- Routledge as part of the Taylor and Francis Group
- Identifiers
- 991005542913007891
- Copyright
- © 2016 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Murdoch University
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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