Assessment Tools Used For Evaluating Nursing Students during Geriatric Practicum in Selected Universities in Kenya

Abstract

Assessment tools are essential for evaluating nursing students' competencies, particularly in specialized fields like geriatric nursing. This study investigates the assessment tools used during geriatric practicum at selected Kenyan universities, revealing significant inconsistencies and a reliance on unstructured observational assessments. Only 20% of lecturers reported using standardized tools such as the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA). These findings underscore the need for standardized evaluation methods to ensure consistency in measuring student competencies across institutions.