ERIC Number: EJ885004
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010
Pages: 14
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Social Learning: Medical Student Perceptions of Geriatric House Calls
Abbey, Linda; Willett, Rita; Selby-Penczak, Rachel; McKnight, Roberta
Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, v31 n2 p149-162 2010
Bandura's social learning theory provides a useful conceptual framework to understand medical students' perceptions of a house calls experience at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. Social learning and role modeling reflect Liaison Committee on Medical Education guidelines for "Medical schools (to) ensure that the learning environment for medical students promotes the development of explicit and appropriate professional attributes (attitudes, behaviors, and identity) in their medical students." This qualitative study reports findings from open-ended survey questions from 123 medical students who observed a preceptor during house calls to elderly homebound patients. Their comments included reflections on the medical treatment as well as interactions with family and professional care providers. Student insights about the social learning process they experienced during house calls to geriatric patients characterized physician role models as dedicated, compassionate, and communicative. They also described patient care in the home environment as comprehensive, personalized, more relaxed, and comfortable. Student perceptions reflect an appreciation of the richness and complexity of details learned from home visits and social interaction with patients, families, and caregivers. (Contains 1 table and 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Medical Education, Medical Students, Role Models, Qualitative Research, Patients, Older Adults, Home Visits, Student Attitudes, Learning Theories, Caregivers, Reflection, Medical Schools, Interpersonal Relationship
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Virginia
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