Improving Student Confidence in Geriatrics Best Practices
Author Information
Author(s): DeGennaro Jennifer, Powell Leonard, White Christian, Overbeck Kevin
Primary Institution: Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine
Hypothesis
Does participation in in-person didactics improve medical students' confidence in applying geriatrics best practices?
Conclusion
Enhanced training and exposure to geriatrics best practices increases students' confidence in understanding geriatrics issues and assessing older patients.
Supporting Evidence
- Students who participated in the in-person didactics showed significant differences in confidence levels.
- The survey indicated that students felt more knowledgeable about performing Geriatric Assessments after the training.
- Confidence in initiating conversations about Advance Care Planning improved among students who received the focused didactics.
Takeaway
Students who learned in person felt more sure about taking care of older people than those who didn't.
Methodology
A post-clerkship survey was administered to compare students who received in-person didactics with those who did not.
Participant Demographics
Medical students at Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p = .016, p = .008
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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