不止是一副牙齿：评估并增强牙科学生对老年人的认知

More than a set of teeth: assessing and enhancing dental students' perceptions of older adults.

作者信息

Waldrop Deborah P, Fabiano Jude A, Nochajski Thomas H, Zittel-Palamara Kimberley M, Davis Elaine L, Goldberg Louis J

机构信息

University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Buffalo, NY 14260-1050, USA.

出版信息

Gerontol Geriatr Educ. 2006;27(1):37-56. doi: 10.1300/J021v27n01_03.

DOI:10.1300/J021v27n01_03

PMID:16873208

Abstract

Dental professionals play a key role in maintaining the well-being of older adults by identifying problems that disturb systemic health. A 3-part instrument was used to assess dental students' knowledge of aging, comfort with patient diversity and patient care strategies (Years 1-4; N = 321). Collaborative education and services were developed by the Schools of Dental Medicine and Social Work. Results indicate that dental students' knowledge of aging was low (Palmore's FAQ 1 Range = 58%-64%), comfort with geriatric issues improved after the first year of intervention, and strategies for patient care changed with experience. Group differences suggest the importance of utilizing educational "turning points" as teachable moments.

摘要

牙科专业人员在通过识别影响全身健康的问题来维护老年人的健康方面发挥着关键作用。使用一个由三部分组成的工具来评估牙科学生对衰老的知识、对患者多样性的适应程度以及患者护理策略（1至4年级；N = 321）。牙科医学和社会工作学院开展了合作教育与服务。结果表明，牙科学生对衰老的知识水平较低（帕尔莫常见问题1范围 = 58%-64%），在干预的第一年之后对老年问题的适应程度有所提高，并且患者护理策略随着经验而改变。组间差异表明利用教育“转折点”作为可教时刻的重要性。