Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: This study clarified the multifaceted impact of student employment in elderly care facilities on both residents and professional staff. Students mainly supported staff by performing environmental maintenance, and daytime-shift students also took part in care-related duties. Early and late shift students tended to build more resident-led, reciprocal relationships, as their interactions were often initiated by residents themselves. Meanwhile, daytime students’ behavior gradually resembled that of professional staff. If resident-led interaction is to be cultivated as a secondary benefit, future planning must consider thoughtful task allocation and strategic staffing.
DOI: 10.3130/aija.91.739
Authors: Takumi SASATANI, Chu CHU, Kei YASUDA, Ken MIURA
Institution: Kyoto University
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W7147503205