2009, Number 4
Towards improving an Andragogic learning Model for professional taking care of Alzheimer Patients.
Larios SMA, Herrera HRD
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Language: Spanish
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Page: 26-31
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ABSTRACT
Andragogic learning models are oriented towards adults taking care of Alzheimer patients. This study has the objective of focusing on the improvement of an andragogic learning model so that it promotes and enhances the experience and capacity of professional taking care of Alzheimer patients.Methodology: Basic, observational, descriptive, and exploratory study. The sample was formed with 29 adults taking care of Alzheimer patients. These adults completed a 22 item questionnaire related to: work overload issves as viewed by zarit; social relations; stress impacts; and capacity. Cronbach alpha turned out to be .93
Results: Showed that this andragogic Learning model should be oriented towards knowledge, skills and information which prepare the professional to face the challenge of taking care of Alzheimer patients.Finding of this study were similar to those reported in other studies.
Conclusions: It is possible to deseng on andragogic learning model gased on: knowledge, skills, and information which prepare the professional to face the challenge of taking care Alzheimer patients.
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