The Role of an Exoskeleton Simulation of Senescence in Health Sciences Education
Table 1
Results of the preintervention survey.
Survey elements
Results (n = 256)
Demographic data
Sex
Women
178 (69.5%)
Men
78 (30.5%)
Age (mean (SD))
21.2 (3.1)
Degree
Physical education and sports
13 (5.1%)
Nursing
65 (25.4%)
Medicine
82 (32%)
Nutrition
23 (9%)
Psychology
61 (23.8%)
Radiology
12 (4.7%)
The participant has considered pursuing a specialized or graduate degree
Yes
216 (84.4%)
No
2 (0.8%)
Maybe
38 (14.8%)
Study area that the participant would likely choose for the specialized or graduate degree
Pediatric care
77 (30.1%)
Adolescence care
31 (12.1%)
Adult care
121 (47.3%)
Older population care
27 (10.5%)
Prior experience in the care of an older adult
Yes
141 (55.1%)
No
115 (44.9%)
Knowledge regarding the approximate annual fall rate among the older population
Correct answera
70 (27.3%)
Incorrect answer
107 (41.8%)
Does not know
79 (30.9%)
Knowledge regarding the main disabilities among the older populationb
Cognitive deterioration
240 (93.8%)
Osteoporosis
223 (87.1%)
Kyphosis
123 (48%)
Peripheral neuropathy
180 (70.3%)
Neurogenic claudication
82 (32%)
Cataracts
216 (84.4%)
Urinary incontinence
210 (82%)
Presbycusis
196 (76.6%)
Cervical spondylosis
126 (49.2%)
Decreased motor skills
214 (83.6%)
Balance alterations
192 (75%)
The participant considers that the current health system satisfactorily meets the needs of the older population
Totally agrees
2 (0.8%)
Agrees
12 (4.7%)
Neutral response
67 (26.2%)
Disagrees
136 (53.1%)
Totally disagrees
39 (15.2%)
The participant considers that caregivers are adequately trained to care for the older population and meet their needs
Totally agrees
84 (32.8%)
Agrees
46 (18%)
Neutral response
87 (34%)
Disagrees
34 (13.3%)
Totally disagrees
5 (2%)
According to the participant, the biggest problem that the older population faces is …
Discrimination
12 (4.7%)
Intolerance
92 (35.9%)
Violence
10 (3.9%)
Abandonment
142 (55.5%)
aCorrect answer: 1 out of every 4 older adults [9]. bThe terms used in the survey have been adapted for the general public to ensure a better understanding.
