The Role of an Exoskeleton Simulation of Senescence in Health Sciences Education
Table 2
Results of the postintervention survey.
Survey elements
Answers (n = 256)
The participant is aware regarding the limitations faced by the older population that were mentioned in the educational session
Yes
32 (12.5%)
No
22 (8.6%)
Only some
202 (78.9%)
Totally agrees
Agrees
Neutral response
Disagrees
Totally disagrees
Not applicable
The participant’s perception changed; empathy and understanding toward the physical and cognitive limitations of the older population increased
195 (76.2%)
58 (22.7%)
3 (1.2%)
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
The intervention positively affected the participant’s professionalism in providing better care for the older population
203 (79.3%)
52 (20.3%)
1 (0.4%)
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
The participant’s manner of care and management for the older population will change (only for the participants with prior experience in older population care)
142 (55.5%)
42 (16.4%)
2 (0.8%)
1 (0.4%)
0 (0%)
69 (27%)
The participant has reconsidered pursuing a specialized or graduate degree associated with the care of the older population
37 (14.5%)
87 (34%)
92 (35.9%)
32 (12.5%)
8 (3.1%)
The participant considers that the education provided in his/her educational institution regarding the care of the older population is adequate
89 (34.8%)
64 (25%)
59 (23%)
40 (15.6%)
4 (1.6%)
The participant considers that the use of a simulation-based exoskeleton is relevant for his/her education
