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Gerontology & geriatrics education

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Innovations in dementia education in health sciences: curriculum design and partnerships across three countries.

Gerontology & geriatrics education
As dementia prevalence rises globally, health sciences education must evolve to prepare future professionals across disciplines to provide person-centered care. This brief report provides a descriptive summary of dementia education initiatives presen...

"There's not one part of the programme that hasn't been useful in my clinical practice": undergraduate nursing students' views and experiences of a Dementia Education Program.

Gerontology & geriatrics education
Preparing nursing students to provide high-quality, person-centered dementia care is a global priority, yet most research has focused on measuring educational outcomes rather than understanding the mechanisms that underpin meaningful change. This qua...

Creating gerotechnologists: a call to action for university-based collaboration bridging gerontology and engineering.

Gerontology & geriatrics education
This paper urges universities to form interdisciplinary partnerships between gerontology and engineering programs to develop curricula, mentor students, train faculty, and engage in community outreach. The goal is to equip gerontologists and engineer...