Elders’ Life Stories: Impact on the Next Generation of Health Professionals

Chippendale, Tracy

doi:10.1155/2013/493728

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“…Being able to connect with older adults on a personal level through shared emotions, values, and experiences was also beneficial. The qualitative results are also consistent with the findings from the feasibility study for this intervention, which revealed similar themes …”

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confidence: 84%

“…The qualitative results are also consistent with the findings from the feasibility study for this intervention, which revealed similar themes. 10 Although there was a mean decrease in negative image of older adults, the results were not significant. This is consistent with the literature, which has revealed that negative perceptions are more difficult to change than positive perceptions.…”

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confidence: 75%

“…Approximately six students and six older adults participated in the intergenerational program at each NORC or senior center site. A protocol, piloted and modified based on a feasibility study, was used to guide the intergenerational exchange. Before the first session, the program leader provided a brief orientation for students at which program expectations were reviewed, including confidentiality, attentive listening, reflection, and reporting back to the older adults their reactions to the readings.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Living Legends: Students' Responses to an Intergenerational Life Review Writing Program

Chippendale

Boltz

2015

J American Geriatrics Society

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The purpose of the study was to examine the effects of participation in the Living Legends program upon health science students' image of older adults and interest in working with older people. A multisite quasi-experimental control group design with a connected qualitative component was used. Program sites included three Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORCs) and one senior center. Health science students (n = 43) from two universities and two community colleges and community-dwelling seniors (n = 39) participated in the program. A baseline questionnaire was used to ascertain demographic characteristics and prior type and amount of contact with older adults. The Image of Aging Scale and Likert-style questions to measure interest in working with older adults were the primary outcome measures. Written responses to program experiences were also collected. Analysis of covariance was used to compare changes in Image of Aging subscale scores from pre- to posttest. Mean change in positive image of older adults subscale scores was 4.6 (SD = 4.4) for the intervention group and -0.6 (SD = 4.8) for the control group. The difference between groups was significant (F = 22.0, P < .001), and the effect size was large (Cohen's d = 1.07). Nine of the 22 students in the intervention group had a greater interest in working with seniors after the program. Qualitative themes that emerged included a positive and beneficial experience, life lessons, seeing the person beyond the visible, power of the written word, and shared lives. Living Legends is an effective program to enhance positive images of older adults in future healthcare professionals and may have a positive impact on some students with regard to interest in working with older adults.

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Living Legends: Students' Responses to an Intergenerational Life Review Writing Program

Chippendale

Boltz

2015

J American Geriatrics Society

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“…Belgrave (2011) no efectuó un registro escrito de las sesiones, a la vez que Boswell (2012), Celdrán, Villar & Triadó (2012), Chippendale (2013), y Jarrott & Smith (2011) no llevaron a cabo registro de ningún tipo durante las reuniones de seguimiento.…”

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Intervenciones Intergeneracionales Basadas Científicamente

García

Sánchez

2016

Revista INFAD de Psicología

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RESUMENEl éxito del devenir de nuestras comunidades dependerá en gran medida de cómo nuestra sociedad organice el aprendizaje, integre el conocimiento, y promueva la sabiduría colectiva y la acción a través de las generaciones. Tanto es así, que el principal objetivo de esta comunicación es el de revisar diferentes estudios del campo intergeneracional, cuyo análisis nos permita determinar qué intervenciones poseen mayor rigor y control, de cara a ser implementadas o actuar como base durante el desarrollo de futuros programas. Para ello, hemos llevado a cabo la búsqueda y selección de aquellos artículos publicados durante los últimos 5 años, que han sido recogidos por las principales revistas arbitradas e indexadas. La gran mayoría de los estudios revisados se centran en el ámbi-to de la educación o la salud, contribuyendo a una mejora del comportamiento social y de la calidad de vida de los participantes. No obstante, debido a que se obvian otras muchas variables y aspectos fundamentales de toda relación intergeneracional, y dado que se han encontrado importantes sesgos y diferencias en la metodología y forma de proceder de los diferentes estudios, creemos oportuno continuar con esta labor de investigación. Durante la realización de este estudio hemos sido beneficiarios de una de las ayudas destinadas a financiar la contratación predoctoral de personal investigador de la JCyL, cofinanciada por el Fondo Social Europeo (EDU/1083(EDU/ /2013(EDU/ , 2013.Palabras Clave: relaciones intergeneracionales, programas intergeneracionales, educación intergeneracional. ABSTRACTIntergenerational scientifically based interventions The success of the future of our communities depends largely on how our society organizes learning, integrates knowledge, and promotes collective wisdom and action through the generations. So much so, that the main objective of this paper is to review different studies of intergenerational field, whose analysis will allow us to determine which interventions have a greater rigor and control, in order to be implemented or act as a basis for the development of future programs. To do this, we have carried out the search and selection of those articles published over the last five years, which

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“…Voluntary altruistic activities that are a part of social engagement may serve as a means to maintain older adults' quality of life and increase their levels of life satisfaction (Cipriani, 2007). They also promote their sense of purpose that, in turn, can contribute to improved wellbeing (Chippendale, 2013). Other benefits of volunteering can include better self-rated health (Morrow-Howell et al, 2003) and reduced depression and anxiety (Thoits and Hewitt, 2001).…”

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A systematic review of the impacts of intergenerational engagement on older adults’ cognitive, social, and health outcomes

Krzeczkowska

Spalding

McGeown

et al. 2021

Ageing Research Reviews

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Background. Promoting older adults' health and wellbeing via intergenerational engagement can help with the needs of an ageing population. This systematic review evaluated the impacts of intergenerational engagement on cognitive, social, and health outcomes in healthy older adults and older adults with mild cognitive impairment.Research Design and Methods: Comprehensive literature searches were undertaken, with records screened and filtered according to pre-registered criteria. Study quality was formally assessed, and a narrative synthesis produced from the extracted findings.Results: Forty-four studies were included in the review. Two out of five studies found significant intergenerational engagement effects on cognitive outcomes; 16 of 24 on social outcomes; and 21 of 30 on health-related outcomes. Only 11 studies fully met the criteria for high quality research, of which the majority (eight) focused on social outcomes.Discussion and Implications: This review has identified potential benefits of intergenerational engagement, most notably regarding anxiety, generativity, cross-age attitudes, and physical activity. However, only five included studies were randomised, controlled trials, therefore strong conclusions cannot yet be drawn. More research is required involving gold standard and comparable models, enabling wider implementation and generalisability, and randomised, controlled trials to provide the highest quality evidence.

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Elders’ Life Stories: Impact on the Next Generation of Health Professionals

Cited by 9 publications

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Living Legends: Students' Responses to an Intergenerational Life Review Writing Program

Living Legends: Students' Responses to an Intergenerational Life Review Writing Program

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A systematic review of the impacts of intergenerational engagement on older adults’ cognitive, social, and health outcomes

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