Evaluating Age-Friendly Care Education for Rural Providers
Author Information
Author(s): Berish Diane, Knecht-Fredo Jennifer, Husser Erica, Fick Donna, Boltz Marie, Sabol Jacqueline, Garrow George, Houge Angela
Primary Institution: The Pennsylvania State University
Hypothesis
Does the Project ECHO model improve the ability of rural healthcare providers to deliver age-friendly care?
Conclusion
The education sessions significantly improved participants' ability to provide appropriate care and develop clinical knowledge.
Supporting Evidence
- 77%-100% of participants felt the education improved their ability to provide appropriate care.
- 83%-100% reported an increase in clinical knowledge.
- 100% of participants recommended the training to colleagues.
Takeaway
This study shows that training rural healthcare providers helps them take better care of older adults.
Methodology
Annual participant evaluations were conducted over four years to assess the effectiveness of the education sessions.
Limitations
The sample size varied each year, which may affect the generalizability of the results.
Participant Demographics
Participants were rural healthcare providers involved in the Age-Friendly Care program.
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