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Articles: Strategies for Student Engagement in Gerontology

Expanding the Caring Lens: Nursing and Medical Students Reflecting on Images of Older People

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Pages 167-184 | Published online: 17 May 2017
 

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.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The authors extend their gratitude to the medical and nursing students who volunteered to engage in the photo-elicitation session and generously share their learning experiences.

FUNDING

The authors disclose receipt of the following financial support for the research project. Funding was received from the Western Australian Nurses Memorial Centre Charitable Trust who awards grants for use by nurses to advance health care through education, research, practice and management in all health arenas in Western Australia.

Additional information

Funding

The authors disclose receipt of the following financial support for the research project. Funding was received from the Western Australian Nurses Memorial Centre Charitable Trust who awards grants for use by nurses to advance health care through education, research, practice and management in all health arenas in Western Australia.

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