Table 2A.

Self-assessments of Preparedness in Managing Common Geriatric Problems, Listed by Ascending Current Rating on a Five-Point Likert Scale (1=Not at All Prepared, 5=Very Prepared)

Variable	Prior to Residency Mean=2.59, SD=0.40 (Cα=0.886)	Current Mean=3.58, SD=0.29 (Cα=0.901)
	Mean (SD) Range: 1–5
Behavioral problems	2.15 (0.73)	3.25 (0.86)
Urinary incontinence	2.64 (0.83)	3.45 (0.69)
Functional decline	2.44 (0.79)	3.54 (0.79)
Dizziness	2.70 (0.90)	3.57 (0.80)
Polypharmacy	2.53 (0.87)	3.67 (0.82)
Dementia	2.89 (0.85)	3.69 (0.73)
Depression	3.04 (0.85)	3.80 (0.71)
Falls	2.89 (0.78)	3.86 (0.72)
Delirium	3.12 (0.79)	3.96 (0.74)
Osteoporosis	2.82 (0.91)	4.01 (0.71)