Integrating Geriatrics Principles in Healthcare Education
Author Information
Author(s): Christina Cauble, Benjamin Rosenstein, Alissa Cooney
Primary Institution: University of Minnesota Medical School
Hypothesis
Can a stealth approach effectively integrate geriatrics principles into healthcare education for non-specialists?
Conclusion
Integrating geriatrics principles into various healthcare training programs can enhance the education of future healthcare professionals who will care for older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- Many healthcare professionals lack training in geriatrics despite caring for older adults.
- Educational programs often struggle to incorporate geriatrics principles into their curricula.
- Successful examples of stealth integration include case studies and didactic experiences.
Takeaway
This study shows that teaching about older adults can be done in sneaky ways, so everyone learns how to care for them, even if they don't plan to be specialists.
Methodology
The session explores various educational strategies for integrating geriatrics principles into healthcare training.
Limitations
The study does not specify the effectiveness of the stealth approach quantitatively.
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