From: Aging-simulation experience: impact on health professionals’ social representations
Categories | Participants before (n = 306) | Participants after (n = 306) | P value |
---|---|---|---|
Decreased hearing | 268 (88%) | 242 (79%) | .002 |
Decreased vision | 268 (88%) | 282 (92%) | .72 |
Stiffness | 34 (11%) | 52 (17%) | .02 |
Slowness | 232 (76%) | 190 (62%) | < .001 |
Loss of balance | 246 (80%) | 251 (82%) | .60 |
Fall | 66 (22%) | 62 (20%) | .64 |
Clumsiness | 130 (42%) | 137 (45%) | .55 |
Negative emotions | 127 (42%) | 144 (47%) | .11 |
Loneliness | 35 (11%) | 76 (25%) | < .001 |
Difficulties | 129 (42%) | 183 (60%) | < .001 |