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Interprofessional collaboration leads to better health outcomes. Measuring attitudes related to interprofessional collaboration is not a simple task, and in Brazil, there are few instruments for this evaluation. This study aimed to evaluate the evidence of validity and reliability of the Brazilian Portuguese version of the Jefferson Scale of Attitudes Toward Interprofessional Collaboration in a population of undergraduate healthcare students. It included 108 undergraduates from medicine, nursing, physiotherapy, dentistry, pharmacy, psychology, and physical education academic programmes. The median age was 22 (18 and 58) and 75% were females. The scale comprises 20 items divided into two domains: working relationships, consisting of 12 items, and accountability, consisting of 8 items. The instrument showed good reliability (Cronbach's alpha = 0.77, 95% CI 0.71–0.83) and no item was considered inconsistent in improving the scale significantly. The scale demonstrated good evidence of validity and reliability for application among a population of Brazilian healthcare students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Introduction: Child violence is a public health problem and is defined as any type of action or omission that may harm physical or psychological integrity, freedom or the right to child growth and development. In Brazil, as provided for in article 227 of the Federal Constitution and article 13 of the Statute of the Child and Adolescent (ECA), abuse against children are the object of mandatory notification, predicting penalties for professionals who fail to communicate the cases of your knowledge. Since 2011, child violence, regardless of its type, has been part of the list of compulsory notification in Law 4.730/2011, implying the doctor the duty to notify, as well as to assume civil and criminal liability on the case . Objectives: To analyze the training of the students of the fifth and sixth year of the medical course regarding knowledge and conduct in the face of a suggestive picture of violence against children and adolescents in the various scenarios of practical action. METHODS: This is a quanti-quarter, transverse, exploratory characteristic descriptive study. As a method of data collection, the application of questionnaires containing open and closed questions, adapted from the questionnaire proposed by Dossi (2009), was used. The sending to students of the 5th and 6th year of medicine occurred electronically. The ethical criteria defined by Resolution No. 510 of the National Health Council (CNS), promulgated in 2016, were obeyed on research involving human beings, being respected voluntary participation and anonymity of the study population, using the free and informed consent form (Tcle). The research was submitted to the Research Ethics Committee (CEP) and obtained its approval. 4. Results/Discussion: A total of 40 (forty) answers was obtained. Regarding the participants’ profile, it was observed that 70% of participants are white ethnicity, 72.5% cisgender women and most aged 20 and 30 years old (77.5%). Students defined childhood violence broadly, recognizing it as any kind of physical, psychological and/or moral damage that can directly or indirectly compromise the physical or mental integrity of children. Among the types of child violence mentioned are physical, psychological and sexual aggression. A participant also stressed the importance of considering nutritional, vaccination and educational neglect. One third of the inmates reported having had some kind of experience in their clinical practices with situations suspected of child violence. Although most students (77%) consider themselves able to identify and communicate situations of violence, 95% say they are unaware of flows and protocols to follow. 5. CONCLUSIONS: Data reveals gaps in the preparation of students to deal with child violence. One third of them did not have classes or discussions on the subject, while 32.5% received only one class and 35% had up to 3 classes on the subject. These findings highlight the need to improve the training of professionals in the field, ensuring that they are prepared to deal with such situations, as well as promote the well-being of children in different situations of violence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The field research focused on teenage pregnancy had the general objective of sensitizing and educating the school community about the challenges associated with early pregnancy, promoting prevention, quality of life formation, and appropriate support. To achieve these objectives, the research utilized an exploratory and descriptive methodology, employing both qualitative and quantitative approaches to gain a comprehensive understanding of the topic. During the research, questionnaires and interviews were conducted to collect data on students’ knowledge about contraceptive methods, the consequences of teenage pregnancy, and the importance of family planning. Additionally, discussion groups were held to promote open dialogue about sexuality, prevention, and support for pregnant teenagers. The findings indicated significant gaps in understanding of contraceptive methods, family planning, and the implications of teenage pregnancy among the participants. Consequently, most participants expressed a need for more information and educational resources on the subject. The educational and awareness activities were well-received, and participants reported an improved understanding of the issues addressed. The research also highlighted the importance of adequate support for pregnant teenagers, emphasizing the need for emotional and social support in schools. Thus, the field research not only contributed to raising awareness about teenage pregnancy but also provided practical directions for future interventions, focusing on preventive education and support for pregnant teenagers within the school environment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to verify users' satisfaction with the interface of an audiometric simulator and self-perception of the computer simulation impact on practical acting in audiology, allowing the identification of problems and possibilities for improvement. Method: A prospective, observational study was divided into two phases: The first is evaluating the student's satisfaction, using the simulator in the theoretical and practical learning of audiology, and the second one is assessing the selfperception of the simulator's impact on the practical performance of audiology. The sample comprised 35 students from two Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology courses, in Brazil, selected by convenience, who answered the questionnaire after completing the theoretical module, using Google Forms, without any identification. Results: In the first phase of the study, students positively evaluated the use of the simulator as an auxiliary tool for audiology learning, and in the second one, they also positively assessed the impact of training with the simulator in audiological practice. Conclusion: The analyzed audiometric simulator proved to be an interactive system with high acceptability, level of satisfaction, and potential impact on practical performance in audiology. Supplemental Material: https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.23876325 [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, undergraduate medical students (UMS) exposed to isolation, social distancing and complete or partial face-to-face educational activities interruption may present increased stress, depression and anxiety. This study was undertaken to evaluate if, during isolation, UMS involved in online group activities as investigators of a research project (volunteer group) would present better mental health than their colleagues, not involved in that research (control group). A Web-based survey, via the Google Forms platform, including details on demographic data, life habits, previous health conditions, worries with the COVID-19 pandemic, sleep pattern modifications and depression, anxiety and mental stress, using the DASS-21 (Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale) was implemented from 20 July to 31 August 2020. Statistical analysis was performed using the SPSS version 20.0. A p-value <0.05 was significant. A total of 684 UMS were included, 228 as a volunteer group and 456 as a control group. Mean age was 23.15 (3.16) years. The groups were paired for age, gender, ethnicity, life habits and previous health conditions. Older age, male gender, participation in the research project, unchanged sleep pattern during the pandemic, lack of fear from getting the COVID-19 and lack of previous health conditions were associated with lower DASS21 scores (better mental health). Participating as investigators of a research project foreseeing frequent interaction with patients, colleagues and professors (other investigators) lead to better mental health during the COVID-19 quarantine in Brazil. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background and Purpose: To adapt, validate and assess the psychometric properties of the Readiness for Interprofessional Learning Scale (RIPLS-19 items), Interdisciplinary Education Perception Scale (IEPS-18 items) and Team Skills Scale (TSS-17 items) in 484 undergraduate students. Methods: Transcultural adaptation of the scales was performed. Internal consistency, test-retest reliability, factor analysis, and convergent and discriminant validity were determined. Results: The instruments showed good internal consistency and test-retest reliability for total score. However, factor analyses revealed differences in the subscales compared to the original validations. The RIPLS detected more differences, discriminating gender, race, course semester and course enrolled. The TSS and IEPS detected differences in age and course enrolled. Conclusions: These scales appear to have satisfactory psychometric properties and could be used in both research and education. The subscales, however, should be interpreted with caution. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This case study examined the feasibility, reach, and potential impact of using Wikipedia as a tool for hearing health promotion. Activities involved editing existing Portuguese-language Wikipedia hearing health articles, as well as translating English-language hearing health articles to Portuguese during the Wiki4WorldHearingDay2019 and Wiki4YearOfSound2020 online campaigns. The Wikipedia efforts that took place in Brazil were carried out by 10 volunteer undergraduate students in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology at the Federal University of Santa Catarina, in Brazil. Among new and existing Wikipedia articles, the group edited 37 articles, which attracted more than 220,000 views during the set tracking period. Students were responsible for 60% of the Portuguese-language edits during the Wiki4WorldHearingDay2019 campaign and more than 90% of the Portuguese-language edits during the first half of the Wiki4YearOfSound2020 campaign. Moreover, the quality indexes for pages either created or edited were improved in all situations by registering an increase rate ranging from 33% to 100%. Wikipedia-centered activities expanded the availability of quality scientific content, written in plain language, to the public. Students worked together in order to select topics, assess existing information, validate it, create new content, and share information—steps that contributed to the mission of health promotion and knowledge dissemination for the benefit of society. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Objective: To analyze the assessment of attitudes about poverty used in nursing education considering the first Sustainable Development Goal targets. Tools assessing attitudes about poverty have been used in nursing education studies to examine the beliefs of nursing students. Design: An integrative literature review was carried out in five international databases in the areas of health and nursing and in four Latin American and Caribbean databases. Results: Four tools were identified, with Attitude Toward Poverty Short Form and Attitudes about Poverty and Poor People being the most used in the studies. Items from tools measured attitudes negative, prejudiced, and stigmatizing about the population living in poverty. In addition, items from tools measured a range of concepts from poverty to social inequality and disenfranchisement. Conclusion: The identification of poverty is a critical strategy for tackling poverty. In this sense, poverty assessment tools have the potential to recognize poverty as a multidimensional phenomenon. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Objective: to investigate the prevalence of Burnout Syndrome among health professions undergraduate students and its association with sociodemographic and academic variables. Method: cross-sectional study, carried out with 231 health professions undergraduate students between September and October 2020. The Maslach Burnout Inventory-Student Survey was applied to evaluate Burnout Syndrome and a questionnaire was associated with a survey of sociodemographic and academic variables. The association between categorical variables was evaluated using the Chi-square and Fisher’s Exact tests. A 5% significance level was considered. Results: the prevalence of Burnout Syndrome was 31.2%. The course variable showed statistical significance (p<0.05) for Burnout Syndrome, with higher prevalence among Veterinary Medicine and Dentistry students. Conclusion: there is evidence of a high prevalence of Burnout Syndrome among health professions undergraduate students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: to analyze the knowledge of nursing students from different undergraduate grades in relation to HIV/ AIDS and syphilis. Method: descriptive-exploratory research, developed with 65 nursing students from a university in southern Brazil. Data were collected by an instrument adapted from the World Health Organization. KruskalWallis test and fisher significant minimum difference was applied for comparison. Results: there was a significant difference in knowledge between the series in specific aspects of infections, such as: HIV immunological window, aids pathophysiology, mode of transmission of syphilis, undetectable method = non-transferable of HIV and characterization of syphilis phases. Conclusion: the acquisition of knowledge about HIV/AIDS and syphilis among nursing students tends to evolve throughout graduation, since the last grades presented better scores. However, the previous knowledge of the students of the initial grades was evident and, at times, it was not inferior in relation to the other ones. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: to evaluate the knowledge of nursing students about sexually transmitted infections. Method: exploratory cross-sectional study conducted in September and October 2020. The population consisted of 221 students from all semesters of the nursing course of a private college in the state of São Paulo. The sample of 75 students was for convenience and non-probabilistic. A self-applicable instrument was used based on the “Pesquisa de Comportamentos, Atitudes e Práticas da População Brasileira sobre IST” of the Ministério da Saúde. Results: the students (69 – 92.0%) were female, with a mean age of 20.0 years and 56 (74.7%) had active sexual life. Most knew the signs and symptoms, forms of transmission and prevention measures for sexually transmitted infections. Condom use was considered unnecessary in sexual relations with a steady partner. Conclusion: the students’ knowledge was adequate, but it is still necessary to stimulate self-care and reduce unsafe sexual practices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Purpose: The aim of this study was to identify the factors that are related to the quality of life and sleep of Brazilian speechlanguage pathology students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: This study adopted a cross-sectional, descriptive observational design. A total of 161 undergraduate speechlanguage pathology students participated in this study. The relationship between quality of life and sleep, socioeconomic characteristics, and health problems was examined using correlational analysis. Participant data were collected using an online form, which included questions that assessed their socioeconomic and health characteristics during the pandemic; the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index; and the first two questions of the World Health Organization Quality of Life--Brief Version. Results: There were relationships between sleep dysfunction, a reduction in household income during the pandemic, membership to a risk group, living with at-risk individuals, time spent on the Internet (hours), and the purpose underlying Internet use. Satisfaction with health was related to membership to a risk group. Perceptions of the negative impact of the pandemic on mental health were related to sleep dysfunction and quality of life during the pandemic. Conclusion: The present findings underscore the need for policies that promote health, prevent diseases, and address mental health problems during times of crisis, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: To analyze the prevalence of anxious and depressive symptoms and their associations with sociodemographic, academic and health habits in university students in the health field. Methods: Cross-sectional, census and quantitative approach, conducted at a public university in Alagoas. 140 university students from the last theoretical year of undergraduate courses in Nursing, Speech Therapy, Medicine, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy participated. The questionnaire with sociodemographic, academic and health habits aspects and Beck's inventories for anxiety and depression were applied. The G-Williams and Chi-square tests with adjusted residuals were used, and results with p <0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results: Anxious and depressive symptoms were seen in 57.9% (n =81) and 34.3% (n=48) of students, respectively. There was an association between depression and hours of sleep (p=0.018) and between anxiety and marital status (p=0.021). Conclusion: Anxious symptoms were more prevalent than depressive symptoms. Both were not associated with academic characteristics, suggesting that students' social conditions should be further investigated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper reports on a cross-sectional study performed with 370 students and graduates from 15 undergraduate health courses in a public university in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The objective was to identify interprofessional education (IPE) curricular experiences and to evaluate the readiness for IPE among students and graduates who have attended a practical experience of IPE (Integrative Module) compared with undergraduate students who did not. The dimensionality and reliability of the Portuguese-validated expanded version of the Readiness for Interprofessional Learning Scale (RIPLS) with 40-items were also evaluated. This version of RIPLS was validated with 32 items. Cronbach's alpha values of the three factors of the scale were: Factor 1 α = 0.89, Factor 2 α = 0.47 and Factor 3 α = 0.83. IPE initiatives were identified in the undergraduate curricula mainly in the practical experience (Integrative Module) (47.5%), curricular placements (29.8%) and extracurricular activities (29.5%). Students and graduates who participated in the Integrative Module demonstrated greater readiness for IPE than students who did not attend. This study suggested that shared experiences among different undergraduate courses are associated with positive attitudes and greater availability of students and graduates for interprofessional learning and work. Future studies including the psychometric analysis of the Portuguese-validated expanded RIPLS are recommended. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Considering the transformation process that has been occurring in pharmacy education and the urgent need to address social health needs, proposals of teaching methods for the development of competences and skills in patient-centered care have become an issue worth discussing. The study describes and discusses the method that has been used for developing of these competencies through experiential learning in a university pharmacy in Brazil. Educational Activity: The Teaching and Learning of Pharmacy Services (TLPS) method encompasses 2 components: theoretical-reflexive one (developing protocols covering the patient care process) and practical-reflexive one (using the protocols with real patients). TLPS connects the 2 components in a way to enable students to acquire and apply theoretical knowledge for a comprehensive assessment of the patients' needs and understand how clinical reasoning and decision-making take place. The assessment process is performed, by the supervisor, which evaluates the behaviors necessary for good professional performance. Discussion: The active learning methodologies have been effectively used in the classroom as a way to stimulate critical thinking, problem-solving, and clinical reasoning. However, experiential learning is considered a central point in the learning process and essential for knowledge building. Thus, the method herein described is shown as an innovative tool to promote self-learning, consolidation and interrelation of the acquired knowledge, easier identification of patients' needs, normalization of behaviors, and improvement in the quality of care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Purpose: Achieving professional competence requires a wide-ranging approach of preparation through education. Instructional approaches to advance proper training of future clinicians should contain an array of academic and field experiences that translate into clinical competency; this includes immersion in varied sceneries and exposure to different contexts. For that end, it is crucial to embrace the most current societal paradigms. Conclusions: This tutorial describes activities devised to promote higher education pursuits through intercontinental partnership, using recent and ongoing cooperation between two universities in different countries as a backdrop for reflections. The ultimate goal of this tutorial is to summarize collaborative efforts in order to promote similar pursuits. Activities devised to foster international scholastic partnerships aimed at increased professional competence are described. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Cardiac arrest is a critical health condition whose survival rate is associated with the speed with which cardiopulmonary resuscitation is performed. Objective: To assess self-confidence, knowledge and skills of nursing interns about cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Materials and methods: A quantitative descriptive study was conducted between April and July 2018 with 80 nursing interns at a public university in northeastern Brazil. A knowledge test, a self-confidence scale for emergency intervention and an assessment of CPR practical skills using a mannequin were applied. Kruskal-Wallis and Pearson’s Chi-square tests were also used. Results: Nursing interns showed low self-confidence before an emergency. The theoretical questions about the location to check the victim’s pulse and position were correctly answered by most of the nursing interns. The main gaps in knowledge were related to the initiation of compressions (p = 0.245) and the rate of compressions/breaths (p = 0.034). In terms of skills, the gaps in knowledge were related to the position of the rescuer’s hands and arms (p = 0.058), trunk movement (p = 0.062) and the right depth of compressions (p = 0.086). Discussion: Regular training and continuing education are necessary for rapid, safe and effective care which will be provided by future nurses. Conclusions: Gaps in knowledge and skills were evident, highlighting the importance of new methodologies to intensify and ensure the effectiveness of the teaching-learning process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Training nursing students in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) maneuvers is essential for safe and quality performance in different nursing performance scenarios. CPR integration into clinical practice settings, from the early years of the degree, provides greater confidence when performing it in emergency situations. The study aimed to evaluate the knowledge of newly graduated nursing students before and after receiving Basic Life Support (BLS) training through simulation. Materials and Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted at a public higher education institution in southeastern Brazil in 2015. The students answered a pre-test and, right after the intervention, answered a post-test. For the analysis, the McNemar and Wilcoxon paired tests were used. Results: Students were identified as having satisfactory knowledge (≥ 80%) on several subjects immediately after taking the course. However, the test questions related to the links in the chain of survival (-18.7%; p = 0.004) and to the steps of open airway maneuver (-16.0%; p = 0.091) indicated a reduction in the number of correct answers after the intervention. Discussion: The use of combined strategies, including the medium-fidelity simulation for teaching BLS, has facilitated the understanding of BLS content. Conclusions: The use of simulation showed a positive evolution of knowledge related to the depth of chest compression, the sequence of CPR steps and the compression-ventilation ratio for CPR per minute. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Introduction: This study is aimed at sharing experiences in the use of active methodologies in the education of master's students in nursing. Materials and methods: A descriptive narrative study was conducted based on Paulo Freire's critical pedagogy, describing the experience that master's students of a stricto sensu postgraduate course had in the use of active and innovative methodologies in the classroom. Two strategies were used to assist the teaching-learning process, namely: dynamics and musical parody. Results: When using the flower dynamics and musical parody as a basis for discussing contents, greater attention was perceived from the target audience as well as greater participation in the construction of knowledge. Discussion: Based on the implementation of activities, dynamics and parodies may be considered effective as it is an individual process of construction that uses different forms of interaction with the environment/content as well as that promotes critical awareness. Both activities aroused students' curiosity and interest, which encouraged them and facilitated their learning process. Affective and cognitive processes were fostered, in addition to creative sense-making. Conclusions: It was concluded that the use of active methodologies in strictu sensu postgraduate courses promotes participation, discussion, understanding and learning of more complex contents, which can be implemented, provided that contents, room, methodology, audience and availability of resources required to implement these plans are taken into account. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

To describe the creation and validation process of an instructional, didactic and self-applied support tool for teaching-learning Post-Partum Haemorrhage care in simulated settings. Students frequently face difficulties performing the actions in the proper sequence in Post-Partum Haemorrhage simulated cases. Even in a controlled environment, anxiety, nervousness and fear of making mistakes are evident, which render the simulated experience highly stressful. Having a tool with a guideline can help students perform these actions more assertively. A methodological study to develop a didactic tool. The creation process of the didactic tool, called Instructional Disk for the Management of Post-Partum Haemorrhage, was divided into five phases: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation. Nine experts specialised in Obstetrics and Midwifery validated the tool by answering a questionnaire with nine items; in turn, 32 undergraduate Midwifery program students carried out the evaluation using a questionnaire on applicability, functionality, clarity, coherence and usability of the tool in Post-Partum Haemorrhage simulated stations. The data were analysed descriptively, considering absolute agreement when the answers to all questions in the five-point Likert scale corresponded to 5 (I totally agree). The Content Validity Index was calculated for the experts' questionnaires. In the validation stage, the experts agreed or totally agreed with all nine items, reaching a Content Validity Index = 1. In the total scores assigned by the experts, there was a variation between 80.0% and 100% absolute agreement, with a mean of 95.6%. In the students' assessment, the variation was between 87.5% and 100% absolute agreement, with a mean of 97.7%, in the eight items evaluated. The agreement level above 90% among experts and students was considered high. The Instructional Disk for the Management of Post-Partum Haemorrhage was validated by experts with extensive experience in Obstetrics and Midwifery care and teaching, ensuring that the content included in the guidelines for the management of Post-Partum Haemorrhage adopted in Brazil is covered. The students positively evaluated this support tool for learning the care to be provided in Post-Partum Haemorrhage cases in the simulated stations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: to identify risk activities for accidents with biological material in the opinion of nursing students and the knowledge of the measures against an accident, to describe the frequency and profile of the accidents and to identify the post-exposure care. Methodology: cross-sectional study with nursing students from a higher education institution in the Center-West of Brazil. Data obtained by electronic questionnaire and analyzed by descriptive statistics. Results: A total of 126 students participated, most of them women (96.0%) who reported previous guidance on biological risk. None cited all recommended post-exposure measures. Handling sharps (64.4%) was the most reported risk behavior and mucosal exposure was the cause of three of the four reported accidents. Of these, two were informed to the teachers and followed the indicated behaviors. Conclusion: Most students recognize the risk in activities involving sharps, but few identify them in other activities involving body fluids. Three students (2.4%) suffered an accident (one reported two) and three in the mucosa. Informing the teacher was the most cited post-exposure behavior, and among the injured, the most secure behaviors were adopted under the guidance of the teacher. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: To describe the experience of a Brazilian medical school in implementing different active methods to teach Geriatric Medicine, reporting the students' opinions and satisfaction with the classes and comparing pre‐ and postcourse measurements of knowledge, attitudes and skills. Methods: A total of 166 third‐year medical students received different active theoretical‐practical activities for teaching Geriatric Medicine and their knowledge, attitudes, clinical skills and satisfaction were investigated. Results: All activities had good acceptance among students ranging from 8.54 in the activity "Walking aids" to 9.81 in the activity "Nursing Home visit" (ranging 0‐10). After the course, students had better attitudes towards older persons (r = 0.55‐0.81, P < 0.001), better knowledge (r = 0.84, P < 0.001), greater empathy (r = 0.51, P < 0.001) and better clinical skills (r = 0.86, P < 0.001). Finally, the course was evaluated positively by the students. Conclusion: New active Geriatric Medicine learning activities resulted in improvement in medical students knowledge, attitudes and skills. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]