Perceptions and knowledge of older adults : An analysis of interprofessional education and medically underserved populations

This study explored an academic Interprofessional Geriatric Case Competition (IGCC) experience with a focus on medically underserved populations. Our aims were to assess: the perceptions of and knowledge of older adult populations; and the overall IPE (Interprofessional Education) experience of the IGCC participants. A multi-method study approach was used, the Facts on Aging Quiz assessed knowledge and the Carolina Opinions on Care of Older Adults (COCOA) assessed perceptions. A qualitative thematic approach was utilized to explore the themes of the IPE experience. There was a moderate correlation (0.37, p < .001) between perception and knowledge data of the respondents (N = 94), current professionals (54%) and enrolled students (46%). The three emerged themes were as follows: interprofessional/holistic practice; culturally responsive/older adult centered practice; and the impact of Covid-19. The implementation of IPE that centers medically underserved populations has the potential to: enhance students learning, influence the quality of care, and provide pathways to working within these specific populations.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:44

Enthalten in:

Gerontology & geriatrics education - 44(2023), 3 vom: 03. Juli, Seite 480-494

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Washington, Selena E [VerfasserIn]
Malmstrom, Theodore K [VerfasserIn]
Bottin, Emma [VerfasserIn]
Cler, Emily [VerfasserIn]
Stallings, Devita T [VerfasserIn]
Berg-Weger, Marla [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Interprofessional education
Journal Article
Medically underserved
Older adults
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

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Date Completed 28.06.2023

Date Revised 28.06.2023

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1080/02701960.2022.2067152

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM339664940