The Chinese version of the facts on aging quiz scale: Reliability and validity assessment

Wang, Cheng-Ching; Liao, Wei-Chuan; Kuo, Ping‐Huan; Yuan, Sheau-Yun; Chuang, Hsiao-Ling; Lo, Hao-Chang; Liao, Hui-Yen; Miller, Elaine L.; Lee, Meng-Chih; Yen, Chi-Hua

doi:10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2009.11.009

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“…The present study applied the Chinese version of the KAOP scale and Cronbach's alpha was 0.82 [4]. The FAQ1 was compiled by Palmore in 1977 [24] to measure understanding of aging and has been used in several countries. The Chinese version of FAQ1 sets the Cronbach's alpha at 0.68 and includes 25 single-choice questions with "yes, no, and don't know" responses.…”

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Survey of attitude towards and understanding of the elderly amongst Chinese undergraduate medical students

Liu

Wang

et al. 2014

Asian Biomedicine

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Background: Gerontology has an increasing role in medicine and public health. The provision of better medical services to the elderly closely correlates with the attitude towards and understanding of the elderly by medical personnel. Objectives: We investigated factors affecting a medical student's choice of gerontology as a career. This included a survey of attitude towards the elderly and understanding of aging among first and third year Chinese undergraduates. Data between students in different streams, at different levels, and between sexes were compared. Methods: Convenience sampling was used to recruit 335 undergraduate medical students in Sichuan for a survey using Kogan's Attitudes toward Older People Scale (KAOP) and Palmore's Facts on Aging Quiz (FAQ1) as tools. Results: Among undergraduates, 71.3% did not acquire significant knowledge about the elderly (mean KAOP score 139.5 ± 16.0); and had a mean score of knowledge of aging (12.2 ± 2.7). The majority of first year students (98.7%) and third year students (98.8%) had a positive attitudes (KAOP > 102). The KAOP score among first year students was higher than that among third years (P < 0.01). Students with an interest in problems of the elderly had significantly higher scores and were more willing to consider careers in gerontology than students without an interest in the elderly (P < 0.01). Conclusions:The majority of Chinese undergraduate medical students surveyed had positive attitudes towards elderly. We recommend greater accessibility of courses in gerontology to meet the increasing need for personnel in this health care sector.

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“…The correct answer for odd and even questions was "no" and "yes," respectively. The score range was 0-25; the higher the score, the higher the knowledge and understanding of aging [24].…”

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Survey of attitude towards and understanding of the elderly amongst Chinese undergraduate medical students

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Wang

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Asian Biomedicine

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“…Therefore, attitude and knowledge were influenced by each other. A lack of aging knowledge can lead to students' misunderstanding of older adults and negative emotions toward older adults and elderly care, thus affecting their desire to take care of older adults (Stahl and Metzger, 2013;Wang et al, 2010).…”

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“…"Don't know" responses are assigned zero points. The total score can range from 0 to 25, with higher scores reflecting greater knowledge about aging (Palmore, 1977;Wang et al, 2010).…”

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Student nurses' motivation to choose gerontological nursing as a career in China: A survey study

Cheng

Tian

et al. 2015

Nurse Education Today

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“…11,12 We also assessed the reliability and validity of a Chinese version of Kogan's Attitudes toward Older People and Palmore's Facts on Aging Quiz among medical and nursing students. 13,14 For example, we evaluated medical and nursing student interest levels in and attitudes toward geriatrics ( Table 3) and outcomes of Taiwan's first gerontology certification program ( Table 4). The results showed that male and younger students (freshmen and sophomores) reported a higher satisfaction than did seniors, and that medical students have higher satisfaction than nursing students.…”

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National project for excellence in geriatric care education—A comprehensive, innovative and practical program for undergraduate and graduate students in Taiwan

Lee

Yen

et al. 2010

Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics

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a b s t r a c tTaiwan has been experiencing a rapid increase in the aging population. A comprehensive and practical education program on geriatric care for learners of different levels is fundamental to preparing future professionals to provide quality care for the elderly. With financial aid from the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Interior and National Department of Health, Chung Shan Medical University (CSMU) was able to establish a National Project for Excellence in Geriatric Care Education (NPEGCE). The Project focuses on enhancing the academic and practical experiences of learners at both undergraduate and graduate levels in understanding and working with the elderly. The philosophy underlying the curriculum design is "LOVE", combining the spirit of "life, obligation, vitality, and expertise". The NPEGCE provides students with core and elective courses across disciplines pertinent to the study of gerontology and geriatrics with class structures emphasizing problem-based small group discussion. The features of the NPEGCE are: (1) to enhance students' competence for their future careers; (2) to emphasize research ability in gerontology;(3) to launch a faculty team on geriatric education; (4) to construct a model of evaluation on geriatric care education; (5) to facilitate cross-field interaction and collaboration among academia, enterprise and governmental organizations; and (6) to promote opportunities for international academic and practical cooperation. The NPEGCE is the first comprehensive geriatric education program in Taiwan that offers competence certificates to students from different disciplines at undergraduate and graduate levels. So far, we have more than 30 faculty members and some 30 preceptors engaged in the work of teaching, practicum and research. We have successfully recruited 355 undergraduate and 45 graduate students since the inception of the NPEGCE in

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The Chinese version of the facts on aging quiz scale: Reliability and validity assessment

Cited by 45 publications

References 17 publications

Survey of attitude towards and understanding of the elderly amongst Chinese undergraduate medical students

Survey of attitude towards and understanding of the elderly amongst Chinese undergraduate medical students

Student nurses' motivation to choose gerontological nursing as a career in China: A survey study

National project for excellence in geriatric care education—A comprehensive, innovative and practical program for undergraduate and graduate students in Taiwan

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