Combined interprofessional education and system intervention to improve screening older adults for dementia and falls

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Debra K. Litzelman ◽  
Dawn E. Butler ◽  
Tochukwu Iloabuchi ◽  
Kathryn I. Frank ◽  
Na Bo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Interprofessional Education ◽  
System Intervention

scholarly journals Seniors and Undergraduates Mutually Benefit From an Interprofessional Service-Learning Health Promotion Program

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 8-8
Author(s):  
Britteny Howell
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Service Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Interprofessional Education ◽  
Interdisciplinary Teams ◽  
Health Promotion Program ◽  
Positive Health ◽  
Promotion Program

Abstract Although benefits of service-learning and interprofessional education (IPE) have been separately well documented to be effective for students in gerontology and geriatrics courses, few curricula appear to integrate both aspects into a single course for undergraduate students in public health. This poster discusses the development and implementation of a service-learning health promotion program utilizing IPE embedded within two courses in two different departments at a mid-sized university. Students worked in interdisciplinary teams and acquired interprofessional educational learning outcomes while they engaged in their first experiences working with diverse older adults at a low-income, independent-living housing community. Twenty-five students (N=25) each team-taught 2 sessions on nutrition, physical activity, and stress reduction techniques in a 10-week program. Qualitative and quantitative results are presented which demonstrate significant learning outcomes from the students about the health needs of the aging population and increased comfort in working with older adults. Older participants in the program also reported positive health and psychological outcomes from their participation. Limitations, challenges, and next steps are also presented.

scholarly journals An Experimental Education Project for Consultations of Older Adults during the Pandemic and Healthcare Lockdown

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 425
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Neumann-Podczaska ◽  
Mikołaj Seostianin ◽  
Konrad Madejczyk ◽  
Piotr Merks ◽  
Urszula Religioni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Interprofessional Education ◽  
Comprehensive Evaluation ◽  
Pharmacy Students ◽  
Education Project ◽  
Experimental Education ◽  
Senior Patients ◽  
Further Development ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Remote Consultations

Objective: To develop a mentor-supervised, interprofessional, geriatric telemedicine experiential education project in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: Medical and pharmacy students collaborated via remote consultations to address the coexistence of multimorbidity and polypharmacy in geriatric patients. In-depth interviews of students and patients as well as Likert scale-based telephonic survey were performed for a comprehensive evaluation of the project’s significance. Results: To date, 49 consultations have been conducted. Remote consultations performed by medical and pharmacy students working collaboratively were beneficial for both students, participants. Conclusions and Practice Implications: This experimental education project provided students with authentic challenges while simultaneously delivering care to the older adults who are susceptible to disruption of care associated with the pandemic. Further development and expanded implementation of such approaches may be a post-pandemic practice to provide more accessible care for senior patients while incorporating interprofessional education.

scholarly journals Managing Older Adults With Cognitive Impairment: An Interprofessional, Standardized Patient Approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 10-10
Author(s):  
Shaun Varrecchia ◽  
Carol Maritz ◽  
Colleen Maher ◽  
Megan Strauss
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Interprofessional Education ◽  
Professional Organizations ◽  
Standardized Patient ◽  
Geriatric Population ◽  
Roles And Responsibilities ◽  
Interprofessional Teams ◽  
Occupational Therapy Students

Abstract Several professional organizations have called for increased preparation of health professionals capable of working with older adults, including those with cognitive impairment. Standardized patients (SP) are often used in interprofessional education (IPE) in the health professions, but limited data exists to support their use when teaching about the care and management of older adults with cognitive impairment. The purposes of this project were to: 1) develop, implement, and assess an interprofessional standardized patient exercise involving physical and occupational therapy students and 2) to evaluate students’ perceptions of a SP encounter on relevance and utility to patients with cognitive impairment. 88 students representing physical therapy (DPT) and occupational therapy (DrOT) were assigned to interprofessional teams to evaluate an SP portraying an older adult with cognitive impairment. At the conclusion of the session the SP provided the group formative feedback. Student teams then completed an assignment to develop a collaborative intervention plan and addressed questions about roles and responsibilities and communication/teamwork. Pre-/post- surveys focusing on the knowledge of roles and responsibilities, communication, and teamwork were completed by all students. Students also completed an evaluation about the SP experience. Results demonstrated student agreement to understanding the role of the other’s profession improved 28.67%; being comfortable communicating with the geriatric population improved 27.31%; and working in interprofessional teams can improve geriatric patient care improved 32.11%. These findings demonstrate that use of SPs has several advantages in teaching students how to work and communicate with individuals with cognitive impairments as an interprofessional team.

Interprofessional Education of Emergency Department Team on Falls in Older Adults

2020 ◽  
Vol 68 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily DeDonato ◽  
Stephen E. Hall ◽  
Teresita M. Hogan ◽  
Lauren J. Gleason
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Emergency Department ◽  
Interprofessional Education ◽  
Falls In Older Adults

scholarly journals Interprofessional Education Activity to Improve Communication With Older Adults With Hearing Loss

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 4-4
Author(s):  
Laura Gaeta ◽  
Tara Sharpp
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Interprofessional Education ◽  
Complex Case ◽  
Evaluation Data ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Education Activity ◽  
Age Related Hearing Loss

Abstract The purpose of this study was to determine how an interprofessional education (IPE) intervention with Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSAD) and Nursing students can affect their ability to communicate effectively with older adults who have hearing loss. As the older adult demographic increases, healthcare professionals must provide competent care, which includes effectively managing hearing-related communication difficulties in an increasingly diverse population. Faculty received IRB approval to conduct a descriptive mixed-methods study to determine knowledge and satisfaction of students completing an IPE activity. Students were divided into teams of CSAD and Nursing students. Students listened to a brief presentation on IPE before they were introduced to a complex case study of an 84-year-old male with age-related hearing loss. We administered a knowledge assessment questionnaire (KAQ) we created regarding communication with older adults before and after the activity. A total of 92 participants in the two programs (n=36 CSAD, n=56 Nursing) completed the KAQ before and after the activity and an evaluation with a Likert-type scale and open-ended questions. CSAD students scored significantly higher than Nursing students on the KAQ at baseline (F=25.69, p<0.001) and KAQ scores increased significantly (F=57.04, p<0.001) among both groups from pretest to posttest. The evaluation data indicated students were able to learn other perspectives and found the experience valuable. Based on the improvement in scores on the KAQ and evaluation data, this IPE activity increased knowledge related to communication with older adults with hearing loss and awareness of the roles of other professions.

scholarly journals TEACHING MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING OF OLDER ADULTS IN AN INTERPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION SETTING: A PILOT STUDY

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S872-S873
Author(s):  
Nina L Tamashunas ◽  
Elizabeth Smilovich-Fine
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Motivational Interviewing ◽  
Interprofessional Education ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Pressure Control ◽  
Health Behavior Change ◽  
Student Diversity ◽  
Speech Pathology ◽  
Motivation For Change ◽  
Interactive Workshop

Abstract Motivational interviewing (MI), a person-centered method of strengthening personal motivation for change, improves health behaviors (i.e. blood pressure control) in older adults. However, literature lacks exploration of teaching MI in interprofessional and geriatric settings. We sought to pilot and assess the utility of an MI curriculum for an interprofessional group of second-year graduate students (medical, physician assistant, nursing, and speech pathology) working with older adults. The 5-week curriculum included a 2-hour interactive workshop, a geriatric standardized patient (SP), and small group meetings with a geriatric community member. We employed a pretest/posttest design to assess perceived importance and confidence using a 5-point Likert scale and knowledge acquisition using a modified version of the Motivational Interviewing Knowledge and Attitudes Test. Feedback from students on curricular design was obtained via a post-curriculum survey. Of the 17 students enrolled, 100% (17/17) completed the pretest and posttest and 94% (16/17) completed the post-curriculum survey. Previous MI training ranged from 0 to 12 hours. Students felt more confident in their MI skills (p<0.05) after the curriculum. Aggregate knowledge scores did not achieve statistical significance. Feedback indicated that students enjoyed practicing with SPs and processing feedback and would have preferred more student diversity and a more advanced curriculum. While limited by sample size, this pilot demonstrated that a brief geriatric-specific curriculum was well received and improved student confidence in MI skills. Larger studies should explore tailoring teaching methods of MI knowledge and skills in a diverse learner population working with older adults to promote health behavior change.

scholarly journals Fostering gerontology students’ competence in Interprofessional collaborative practice

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Janita Pak Chun Chau ◽  
Suzanne Hoi Shan Lo ◽  
Vivian Wing Yan Lee ◽  
Wai Ming Yiu ◽  
Helen Chung Yan Chiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Interprofessional Education ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Collaborative Practice ◽  
Common Belief ◽  
Learning Approaches ◽  
Community Settings ◽  
Coordinated Care ◽  
Interprofessional Collaborative Practice ◽  
Health And Social Care

Abstract Background Interprofessional collaborative practice (IPCP) is increasingly recognised as being crucial for the provision of holistic care and optimising health outcomes among older adults, many with multiple complex health problems. However, little is known about the challenges of facilitating this in practice. Therefore, this study explores these issues from the perspective of different healthcare professionals and how this might inform interprofessional education curricula. Methods Sixteen different healthcare professionals working in a variety of aged care (acute, rehabilitative and community) settings were invited to participate in individual semi-structured in-depth interviews designed to: (i) explore the meaning of IPCP; (ii) explore the facilitators of and barriers to IPCP; and (iii) examine the opportunities and challenges in interprofessional gerontological education. All interviews were tape-recorded and transcribed verbatim with thematic analysis conducted by two independent researchers. Results Three major themes emerged from the interviews: the need for IPCP; role preparedness, scope and liability; and strategies for interprofessional education. Respondents shared a common belief that IPCP improves the quality of life of older adults in both hospital and community settings by improving person-centred coordinated care and decision making in care planning. However, respondents perceived major barriers to IPCP to be lack of knowledge about healthcare professionals’ scope of practice, lack of training in interprofessional collaboration, professional culture and stereotypes, and liability issues. Suggested approaches to overcome these barriers included innovative teaching and learning approaches, engaging students early on in the curriculum of health professional degree programmes, and enhancing collaborative effective communication in health and social care settings. Conclusions It is anticipated that these findings will be used to inform the development of a new interprofessional gerontological education curriculum that aims to enhance students’ competence in IPCP.

scholarly journals Delivering Interprofessional Education to Embed Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Effective Nutritional Care

2021 ◽  
pp. 159-169
Author(s):  
Julie Santy-Tomlinson ◽  
Celia V. Laur ◽  
Sumantra Ray
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Capacity Building ◽  
Interprofessional Education ◽  
Interdisciplinary Collaboration ◽  
Interdisciplinary Team ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Nutritional Care ◽  
Nutrition Care ◽  
Interdisciplinary Approaches

AbstractPrevious and forthcoming chapters describe how to improve nutrition care with an emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches. Developing and improving the skills and knowledge of the interdisciplinary team through interprofessional education are essential for embedding evidence-based, collaborative, nutritional care. This capacity building in turn supports delivery of effective nutritional care for older adults.

scholarly journals Clinical Geriatrics as a Team Sport: Fostering Interprofessional Experiences in the Community

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 825-826
Author(s):  
David Picella ◽  
Diana Woods
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Nurse Practitioner ◽  
Assisted Living ◽  
Interprofessional Education ◽  
Family Practitioner ◽  
Collaborative Partnership ◽  
Healthcare Outcomes ◽  
Clinical Experiences ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Complex Needs

Abstract Team-based care is necessary to provide better healthcare outcomes for the complex needs of older adults. Shared clinical learning experiences prepare practitioners to work in collaborative partnership to achieve optimal outcomes. To promote collaborative partnership, we established interprofessional community based clinical experiences with older adults at home, in assisted living and in skilled nursing facilities. One nurse practitioner faculty member was paired with 2 students for each clinical experience day. Initially these were face-to-face encounters, however, with the onset of COVID-19, all high-risk encounters were converted to a virtual modality. The clinical encounters focused on the Age Friendly Model (4M). Post clinical discussions and recommendations focused on interprofessional treatment plans. A REDCap(TM) survey was completed by all student participants for program evaluation. Of the 14 surveys sent, 11 were completed; 10 (77%) females; 3 (23%) males; 7 (50%) family practitioner students; 7 (50%) adult-gerontology nurse practitioner students. Four had previous home health experience (14%), and 10 had none (86%). 4M Likert scale (1-5) means were “what matters” = 4.27, medications = 4.18, mentation = 4.09, and mobility = 4.09. Students found the overall experience valuable (mean = 4.27). Of 11 students, 3 (27%) were involved telehealth experiences. Students found real community based clinical experiences to be very enlightening, offering a different perspective, and altering their appreciation for the everyday life of the older adult. Future plans include adding social work and physical therapy students to these clinical experiences to enhance interprofessional education.

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