82 INVESTIGATING LEARNING NEEDS, OUTCOMES, AND CURRICULA IN HEALTHY AND ACTIVE AGEING: A SCOPING REVIEW AND MULTINATIONAL SURVEY

Methods: The scoping review included a systematic search of four databases. Data were extracted from 32 studies, guiding the development of an anonymous online survey targeting senior undergraduates and recent graduates; future employers; relevant academics; and other key stakeholders (e.g. advocacy groups, policy-makers, and ‘expert’ older people). Participants ranked the importance of 14 broad topics and linked subtopics on a Likert scale, and suggested other key topics. Descriptive data from the first survey wave are presented. Results: The scoping review revealed a literature focus on intergenerational learning, agerelated design, health, attitudes towards ageing, and collaborative learning. Few studies (16%) surveyed students to determine their learning needs. While 72% of studies reported programme evaluations, most were informal/unstructured. From the 473 responses across the initial five survey participation countries (Ireland, Portugal, Greece, Austria, Slovenia), over 90% of potential students, academics, and ‘other’ stakeholders scored psychological aspects of ageing, health promotion, and social inclusion as important topics. In descending order, the workplace/retirement, human rights, physiological and social aspects of ageing, physical environment, technology, and older people in education, were next-ranked. Participants’ suggested other topics included sexual health, oral health, blue zones (regions with marked longevity), and the rights of vulnerable older people. Conclusion: This study highlights the limited prior investigation into learning needs around HAA and age-friendly society, and demonstrates key stakeholder priorities for education content. The resulting European Masters in Active Ageing will commence student intake in 2023.