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摘要
ObjectiveTo compare instruments available for evaluating attitudes and knowledge about geriatrics and gerontology.
MethodsThis cross-sectional study investigated 83 third-year Brazilian medical students (with exposure to geriatrics and gerontology) and 75 incoming students (with no exposure to this content). We used the University of California at Los Angeles Geriatrics Attitudes Scale, Palmore's Facts on Aging Quiz, modified Maxwell-Sullivan Attitude Survey, Aging Semantic Differential Scale and an instrument assessing their cognitive knowledge in geriatrics.
ResultsThe instruments investigated had moderate-to-high correlations when evaluating similar constructs, had satisfactory or borderline internal consistency for the most part (Cronbach's : 0.62-0.94) and were capable of discriminating between students exposed or not to practical and theoretical content.
ConclusionOur findings reinforce previous studies that these scales are capable of differentiating students who have or have not had exposure/intervention and, in general, seem to be assessing different constructs.
Policy Impact: There may be a role for newer scales that are able to explore how the teaching of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology impacts clinical practice. Practice Impact: The instruments available for evaluating medical students' attitude towards older persons and knowledge of geriatrics are capable of differentiating students who have or have not had exposure to geriatrics content and seem to be assessing different constructs. However, the moderate internal consistency and doubts about the applicability of constructs need to be kept in mind.
- 出版日期2018-6
