This Reusable Learning Object describes factors that affect nutrition in the older person. This includes medical, physical, psychological and social factors. The site offers information, questions, and instant feedback. At the end, links to extra resources are provided.
Type of Material:
Learning Object Repository
Recommended Uses:
This material could be used to supplement the text, a homework, or self-paced.
Self-paced
Homework
Technical Requirements:
Internet access
Chrome or other web browser
Identify Major Learning Goals:
The user will be able to:
Identify the factors that affect nutrition in the older person.
Discuss elements of screening for nutritional status.
Discuss why a Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) should be conducted on an older person with malnutrition.
Target Student Population:
College General Ed
College Lower Division
College Upper Division
Graduate School
Professional
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
No skills beyone basic computer skills are needed.
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
The material is taken from the World Helath Organization's (WHO) definition of malnutrition in the elderly.
The content is valid and reliable.
It gives examples of patients coming to a provider and feedback is given on recommendations.
It is very short but complete with links to sources.
Nutrition is a core component of health.
Excellent overview of malnutrition in adults
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
The context in the resource is a patient seeing a provider.
The examples provide how to handle a common practice problem.
There is a pre and post test to assess learning.
Concepts and vignettes are clear.
It engages the learner through audio, video, and text.
Questions about the patient are asked and immediate feedback is provided.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
The content is cear and instructions are given.
The site is easy to access and navigate.
Most links work.
The site loads easily and there are no bugs.
Excellent production
Creative Commons:
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