Abstract

Not only is ageing a risk factor for many conditions, older adults are complex and vulnerable to many conditions. Patients need to be educated to achieve effective health outcomes. This paper considers how older adults learn medical instruction through a narrative review of their learning style and literacy skills. This study found that tailored medical education, taking into account older adults’ learning style and literacy skills, facilitates overall health outcomes in older adults.

Presenters

Tolulope Adeniji
Specialist Physiotherapist, Physiotherapy, Nottinghamshire healthcare NHS Foundation, Nottingham, United Kingdom

Details

Presentation Type

Poster Session

Theme

Public Policy and Public Perspectives on Aging

KEYWORDS

MEDICAL INSTRUCTION, LEARNING STYLE, LITERACY SKILLS, OLDER ADULT

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