Nursing gerontology course, student empathy, and interest in working with older adults: A phased study

Abstract

This is a learning activity for undergraduate health science students (nursing, and speech language pathology and audiology)designed to increase sensitivity and awareness of what it is like to be an older adult with dementia. The intervention involves sensory immersion, and students will be measured pre and post for empathy.

Description

45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Authors

Lisa Kay Murphree
Shelley P. Caswell Moore

Author Details

Shelley P. Caswell Moore, PhD, MSN, RN; Lisa Kay Murphree, EdD, MSN, RN -- School of Nursing, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, USA

Sigma Membership

Xi Alpha

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Dementia, Neurocognitive Disorder, Empathy, Sensitivity, Awareness and Sensory Immersion, Virtual Dementia Tour

Recommended Citation

Murphree, Lisa Kay and Moore, Shelley P. Caswell, "Nursing gerontology course, student empathy, and interest in working with older adults: A phased study" (2019). Convention. 359.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2019/presentations_2019/359

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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