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Care of the elderly from an international and multiprofessional perspective: web-based learning.
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PMID:  22138876     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
In the future, an increased number of the elderly with their vulnerability related to aging will demand more multidisciplinary and innovative approaches toward their care. A course called "Care of the Elderly from a European Perspective" has been developed in collaboration among several European universities with the aim of providing an opportunity for students to increase their mutual understanding of elder care. The course is based on phenomenographic research and collaborative learning as a pedagogical approach. Learning should be thought of as an active research and problem-solving process, to which interaction and dialogue are central. The technical learning environment is based on software and web conferences through which students and teachers can communicate one-to-one or as a group. By working together in international groups, students learn to analyze differences among countries: How do cultural, social, economic, and geographical circumstances affect the quality of life? They also learn to understand ways in which different health professionals can cooperate better in the care of the elderly.
Authors:
Elisabet Montonen; Daga Joakimson; Candan Ozturk; Alinda Lichtendahl; Cecilia Henning
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of allied health     Volume:  40     ISSN:  1945-404X     ISO Abbreviation:  J Allied Health     Publication Date:  2011  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-12-05     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0361603     Medline TA:  J Allied Health     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  206-11     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Mikkeli University of Applied Sciences, Health Care Department, Raviradantie 16, FIN-50100 Mikkeli, Finland. Tel +358 15 355 6628. elisabet.montonen@mamk.fi.
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