Senior Nursing Students' Participation in a Community Research Project: Effect on Student Self-Efficacy and Knowledge Concerning Drug Interactions Arising from Self-Medication in Older Adults.

Neafsey, Patricia J.; Shellman, Juliette

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ERIC Number: EJ646610

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2002

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Senior Nursing Students' Participation in a Community Research Project: Effect on Student Self-Efficacy and Knowledge Concerning Drug Interactions Arising from Self-Medication in Older Adults.

Neafsey, Patricia J.; Shellman, Juliette

Journal of Nursing Education, v41 n4 p178-81 Apr 2002

Of 13 nursing students in a community nursing clinical project, 7 worked with older adults who received instruction about drug interaction. Compared to the six whose patients did not receive instruction, these students achieved greater knowledge and self-efficacy scores related to drug interaction. (Contains 16 references.) (SK)

Descriptors: Clinical Experience, Community Health Services, Drug Use, Higher Education, Nursing Education, Older Adults, Patient Education, Research Projects, Self Efficacy

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Note: Theme: Critical Thinking and Clinical Decision Making.