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- Title
- Older Adults’ Perception of Relational Empathy in their Healthcare Provider and its Relationship to Medication Adherence.
- Creator
- Manresa, Beth, Cooley, Morgan, Florida Atlantic University, School of Social Work, College of Social Work and Criminal Justice
- Abstract/Description
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The purpose of this study was to explore older adults’ perception of relational empathy in their healthcare providers and its relationship to medication adherence. In addition, the study examined whether older adults’ perception of relational empathy in their healthcare providers was associated with medication adherence, beyond predictive factors including medication beliefs, gender, and level of education. The sample consisted of 72 participants in a community-based program in an adult day...
Show moreThe purpose of this study was to explore older adults’ perception of relational empathy in their healthcare providers and its relationship to medication adherence. In addition, the study examined whether older adults’ perception of relational empathy in their healthcare providers was associated with medication adherence, beyond predictive factors including medication beliefs, gender, and level of education. The sample consisted of 72 participants in a community-based program in an adult day center setting in South Florida. Correlation and linear regression analysis were used to test the two research questions. The results indicated that there was no statistically significant relationship between older adults’ perception of relational empathy in their healthcare provider and medication adherence (p = .344) and no significant predictor variables of change in medication adherence, with all p values in the regression model greater than .202. Although present study findings were inconclusive in supporting the association between relational empathy and medication adherence, secondary findings or considerations related to the low perception of relational empathy with healthcare providers and moderately low medication adherence provided a context for a thoughtful consideration of the implications of this study. Ideas for designing future research initiatives, specifically initiatives that promote a framework for understanding and practice of empathy during the clinical encounters with older adults are also discussed.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2023
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00014142
- Subject Headings
- Empathy, Nursing, Medication Adherence, Older adults
- Format
- Document (PDF)
- Title
- Perceptions of Characteristics Contributing to Success in Two University-Based Programs Designed for Adults of Retirement Age.
- Creator
- Chairman, Rachelle, Acker-Hocevar, Michele A., Florida Atlantic University
- Abstract/Description
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The purpose of this study was to identify characteristics and practices, related values, and the processing of stakeholders ' voices in two educational programs for older adults that are perceived as effective by their stakeholders. This purpose was motivated by the researcher's desire to provide useful information to program leaders and institutional leaders in the field of older adult education. The information is presented for leaders who are building new educational events and integrating...
Show moreThe purpose of this study was to identify characteristics and practices, related values, and the processing of stakeholders ' voices in two educational programs for older adults that are perceived as effective by their stakeholders. This purpose was motivated by the researcher's desire to provide useful information to program leaders and institutional leaders in the field of older adult education. The information is presented for leaders who are building new educational events and integrating them into their organizations. The research was conducted at two sites at Florida Atlantic University: the Lifelong Learning Society at the Jupiter campus and the Memory and Wellness Center at the Boca Raton campus. The voices in this text belong to practitioners, theoreticians, and attendees- all learners as well as contributors. The researcher's face-to-face interviews, group discussions, and observations disclosed four meta themes: (a) envisioning, creating, and establishing the learning environment; (b) program characteristics, (c) fostering persistent participation, and (d) leaders' roles and responsibilities. These themes encompassed both sites while illustrating inherently unique aspects of each program. The setting at each site was comprised of three distinct aspects -physical, affective, and activity- and each uniquely contributed to program success. Although each setting and program had its own reasons and methods for stimulating cognitive functioning, they shared the assumption that wellness and learning are related. Leaders of both programs displayed four foundational qualities: respect, kindness, encouragement, and flexibility. Each of these characteristics fostered strong positive relationships with attendees and partnerships that promote learning among colleagues. These examples of successful leadership suggested several guidelines for front line practitioners. Among these were building expertise in market awareness, fund raising, a wide communication repertoire, and the critical ability of establishing a cadre of program supporters within and beyond the organization. Recommendations for higher-level leaders included attending to core institutional values, community connections, open communication, inclusion of new team members, and the value of listening to everyone's ideas. Factors that advanced the establishment of educational programs for older adults include their growing numbers, assertive voices, and value to host institutions. This study raises the question: in what ways do these formal, communal learning events contribute to follow-up independent learning?
Show less - Date Issued
- 2007
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00000658
- Subject Headings
- Older people--Education--United States, Adult education
- Format
- Document (PDF)
