Physio students learn better by helping real seniors, study finds

This study looked at whether physiotherapy students learn more by working directly with older adults (service-learning) or through traditional classroom methods. 83 students were split into two groups: one visited health centers to run health programs with real older adults, while the other did the same program without meeting patients. Researchers measured changes in students' motivation, engagement, and empathy. The study did not test any treatment or cure for a disease.