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Ross, Linda; Jennings, Paul; Williams, Brett – Educational Gerontology, 2016
As the population ages, so does the number of older patients encountered by paramedics. It is vital that paramedics are adequately prepared to meet the unique and growing needs of these patients. Experience and education play key roles in the formation of attitudes that impact behavior, and ultimately patient care. The aim of this study was to…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Older Adults, Patients, Student Experience
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Allan, Linda J.; Johnson, James – Educational Gerontology, 2009
Knowledge, anxiety, and attitudes about the elderly were assessed in 113 university students using the Facts on Aging Quiz, the Anxiety about Aging Scale, and the Fraboni Scale on Ageism. No significant differences in knowledge or anxiety based on age or gender were found in the sample. Female participants in the sample were found to be…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Older Adults, Measures (Individuals), Path Analysis