Community Beauty and Health Program for Older Adults: An Experiential Learning Trial

Enhancing Well-being Through Beauty: Applying Experiential Learning in Senior Beauty and Health Care Courses for Community Practice and Effectiveness Evaluation

This study develops and evaluates a "Senior Beauty and Health Care" course designed to improve students' awareness, attitudes, and skills in caring for older adults' appearance and well-being. Using experiential learning and community practice, the course aims to reduce negative stereotypes and boost students' motivation and competence. A mixed-methods approach, including pretest-posttest surveys and focus group interviews, will assess the course's effectiveness and provide insights for future geriatric care education.

Inclusion Criteria:

• At least 18 years old. Conscious and able to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese. Provided informed consent after being informed of the study purpose.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Refusal to provide consent or students currently on leave of absence will not be enrolled.

Diagnosed by a physician with severe mental illness or otherwise deemed unsuitable for participation.