IMPROVING ELDER HEALTH BEHAVIORS AND STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES WITH HOPE-BASED INTERPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
2024
Improving Elder Health Behaviors and Student Learning Outcomes with Hope-Based Interprofessional Education Program
Sample size: 39
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Howell Britteny, Redmond Leslie, Worthington Amber, Musa Najma, Mahanna Allexis
Primary Institution: University of Alaska, Anchorage
Hypothesis
Interprofessional Education (IPE) can enhance learning and care for older adults.
Conclusion
The study found that both students and older adult participants were satisfied with the interprofessional education program.
Supporting Evidence
- Students reported gains in 'thinking like a scientist' and increased confidence in research tasks.
- Older adult participants expressed satisfaction with the program and its impact.
Takeaway
Students and older adults liked the program that helped them learn about healthy aging together.
Methodology
The project involved faculty and students from various disciplines delivering a 15-week healthy aging program.
Limitations
The study had small sample sizes.
Participant Demographics
Older adults living in the urban Circumpolar North.
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