Training Medical Students in Age-Friendly Quality Improvement
Author Information
Author(s): Keri Christensen, Jennifer Severance, Lesca Hadley
Primary Institution: University of North Texas Health Science Center
Hypothesis
Integrating the Age-Friendly Health Systems framework into quality improvement training will enhance medical students' competencies in geriatrics.
Conclusion
The curriculum effectively improved medical students' knowledge and skills in quality improvement for older adult care.
Supporting Evidence
- Students reported increased knowledge and skills in conducting quality improvement activities.
- The curriculum was developed using the IHI Age-Friendly Health Systems 4Ms framework.
Takeaway
This study shows that teaching medical students about improving care for older people helps them learn better and do a good job in the future.
Methodology
A twelve-week clinical rotation with asynchronous online training and project activities focused on Age-Friendly care.
Participant Demographics
Third-year medical students from the University of North Texas Health Science Center.
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