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May 29, 2026Medical Education

Caring for older adults: Students' experiences beyond the cure–care divide

Kenechi Herler Louis John Koizia Benjamin Howell Lole Harris

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Key Points

The study aims to explore students' experiences in providing care to older adults, focusing on their perceptions and challenges.
Qualitative analysis of student narratives regarding caregiving experiences
Interviews conducted to gather in-depth insights
Focus on the emotional and practical aspects of caregiving
Students reported feeling unprepared for emotional aspects of caregiving
Experiences highlighted the importance of understanding the cure-care divide
Participants emphasized the value of training in empathetic care techniques

Implication

Qualitative exploration unveils student perspectives on care for older adults, highlighting insights on the cure-care continuum.

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Herler et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1bd1b05783ba022b6fd264 https://doi.org/10.1111/medu.70246

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