Effects of an Experiential Learning Enhancement Program on knowledge and care practices of caregiver-dependent elderly
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Experiential Learning Enhancement Program, Caregiver, Dependent ElderlyAbstract
This research is a quasi-experimental research have a purpose to study the effect of an experiential learning promotion program on knowledge and practice of caring for the dependent elderly of elderly caregivers The sample group consisted of 60 elderly carers who were randomly drawn into group samples, then 2 groups were drawn into the experimental group and the comparison group, 30 people each. The experimental group received an experiential learning program for a period of 6 weeks. The comparison group was assigned to perform normal tasks. The research tools were 1) an experiential learning promotion program 2) a data collection consisting of general information questionnaire observation form for caring for the elderly and a knowledge test of taking care of the elderly Verify accuracy Cronbach’s alpha coefficient is .88. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics and t-test. The research results can be summarized as follows The average score of knowledge and practice of caring for the dependent elderly of elderly caregivers After receiving the experiential learning promotion program for the experimental group higher than the comparison group It was statistically significant (p<.001). The average scores of knowledge and practice of caring for the dependent elderly of the experimental group after receiving the experiential learning promotion program higher than before receiving the program Statistically significant (p<.001) From the research results the implementation of experiential learning programs should be supported, promoted and disseminated. to apply in designing health services in various matters According to the experience of the target group.
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