Journal article
A multi-step education model for advancing competencies in geriatrics and interprofessional collaboration for health students
Gerontology & geriatrics education, v 44(3), pp 449-465
03 Jul 2023
PMID: 35924688
Featured in Collection : UN Sustainable Development Goals @ Drexel
Abstract
At a time when the older adult population is increasing exponentially and health care agencies are fraught with crisis-level short-handedness and burnout, addressing the Quadruple Aim of enhancing patient experience, improving population health, reducing costs, and improving the work life of health care providers is more crucial than ever. A multi-step education model was designed to advance competencies in geriatrics and Interprofessional Collaborative Practice (IPCP) for health profession students focused on each element of the Quadruple Aim. The goals of this education were to equip students with knowledge and experience to provide team-based care for older adults and achieve satisfaction with the education program. The education steps consisted of online didactics, team icebreaker, skills practice, professional huddles, and interprofessional simulation with debriefing. Over 2,300 students and 87 facilitators from 16 professions completed the training over three years. A positive statistically significant increase was found between pre- and post-measures of IPCP competency, knowledge, and attitudes. Additionally, high satisfaction with the education was reported by students and facilitators. By providing positive geriatric education and experiences for health students to work in interprofessional teams, it can translate into future improvements in older adult population health, health care provider job satisfaction, and reduced health care costs.
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- Title
- A multi-step education model for advancing competencies in geriatrics and interprofessional collaboration for health students
- Creators
- Diane K. Brown - University of AkronSusan Hazelett - Summa Health SystemJennifer Drost - Summa Health SystemCynthia A. Hovland - Cleveland State UniversityDenise J. Kropp - Northeast Ohio Medical UniversityBrandi L. Chrzanowski - Merseburg University of Applied SciencesSusan M. Fosnight - Northeast Ohio Medical UniversityMargaret Sanders - Northeast Ohio Medical UniversityJoan Niederriter - Cleveland State UniversityRikki Patton - University of AkronSteven Radwany - Summa Health SystemRami A. Ahmed - Summa Health System
- Publication Details
- Gerontology & geriatrics education, v 44(3), pp 449-465
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Counseling and Family Therapy
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000836054600001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85135569845
- Other Identifier
- 991021867025004721
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