OPTIMIZING CARE TRANSITIONS FOR OLDER ADULTS: A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH THROUGH INTERPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
2024
Improving Care Transitions for Older Adults
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Author Information
Author(s): Dews Denise
Primary Institution: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Hypothesis
Can interprofessional education improve care transitions for older adults?
Conclusion
A collaborative approach through interprofessional education can enhance the quality and safety of care transitions for older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- Interprofessional education fosters teamwork and communication among healthcare providers.
- A collaborative approach can improve the coordination and continuity of care for older adults.
- Key strategies include comprehensive assessment and patient education.
Takeaway
This study shows that when healthcare workers from different fields work together, they can help older people move between different types of care more safely and effectively.
Methodology
The study discusses strategies for improving care transitions through interprofessional education.
Participant Demographics
Older adults with complex healthcare needs.
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