Postgraduate education in healthy and active ageing: a systematic scoping review of learning needs, curricula and learning impact
Author(s)
Kuisma, Raija Marja Esteri
Author(s)
Wiggin, D. A.
Penič, B.
Sulopuisto, O.
Setti, A.
Mali, J.
Stitzel, A.
Baptista, F.
Sourtzi, P.
Timmons, S.
Date Issued
2024
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Journal
Gerontology & Geriatrics Education
Volume
45
Issue
3
Start page
345
End page
368
Abstract
To inform a new European-based online master’s programme in active aging and age-friendly society, a scoping review was performed to identify previously reported learning needs and learning outcomes on this topic. Four electronic databases (PubMed, EBSCO [Academic Search Complete], Scopus, and ASSIA) were systematically searched, along with gray literature. Dual, independent review of an initial 888 studies led to 33 included papers which underwent independent data extraction and reconciliation. Just 18.2% of studies employed a student survey or similar to determine learning needs, with the majority reporting educational intervention objectives, learning outcomes or curriculum content. Main study topics were intergenerational learning (36.4%), age-related design (27.3%), health (21.2%), attitudes toward aging (6.1%), and collaborative learning (6.1%). This review found limited literature on student learning needs in healthy and active aging. Future research should elucidate student- and other stakeholder-determined learning needs, with robust evaluation of post-education skills, attitudes, and practice change.
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