Case-Based Blended Learning for Elderly Care Skills

Chang Gung University of Science and Technology38 enrolled

Overview

This study aims to evaluate a teaching approach designed to improve students' skills in elderly care. The approach combines case-based learning (using real-life care scenarios) with blended learning methods, including online learning, role-playing activities, and peer teaching. University students enrolled in an elderly care course will participate in the study. Their knowledge of elderly care, ability to learn independently, and confidence in providing care will be measured before the course, after the course, and after completing an internship. The study will assess changes in students' knowledge, self-directed learning ability, and confidence in caregiving over time. It will also examine whether these changes are sustained after the internship experience.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

OTHER

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Elderly Care Education

Interventions

An educational intervention designed to enhance students' aged care knowledge, self-directed learning ability, and caregiving self-efficacy. The program integrates blended learning strategies, including asynchronous e-learning, case-based scenario development through role-playing video production, and learning-by-teaching activities. Effectiveness is evaluated using quantitative assessments collected at multiple time points (pre-course, post-course, and after internship) and qualitative data from focus group interviews to explore students' learning experiences.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * At least 18 years of age * Conscious and able to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese * Provided informed consent after being informed of the study purpose Exclusion Criteria: * Refusal to provide consent * Currently on leave of absence * Diagnosed with severe mental illness by a physician * Otherwise deemed unsuitable for participation

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Caregiving Self-Efficacy

Caregiving self-efficacy will be assessed using a structured questionnaire to evaluate participants' confidence in providing elderly care. Scores will be measured at baseline (pre-course), immediately after course completion, and after completion of the internship. Higher scores indicate greater caregiving self-efficacy.

Time frame: Baseline (pre-course), immediately post-course, and after internship completion (approximately 12 weeks)]