US Indian Health Service: Developing a Community of Primary Care Champions for Tribal Elder Care
2024
Developing Primary Care Champions for Tribal Elder Care
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Author Information
Author(s): Crowder Jolie
Primary Institution: Indian Health Service
Conclusion
The IHS Alzheimer’s program aims to improve geriatric care for American Indian and Alaska Native people through training and mentorship initiatives.
Supporting Evidence
- The IHS Alzheimer’s program partners with local health programs to address dementia care.
- The GeriScholars program and Geriatric Nurse Fellowship provide training for primary care clinicians.
- The ECHO model supports ongoing mentorship and community practice.
Takeaway
This program helps doctors and nurses learn how to take better care of older Native American people with Alzheimer's and other memory problems.
Methodology
The program includes training and mentorship for clinicians, using the ECHO model for ongoing support.
Limitations
The initiative must consider unique cultural contexts and resource constraints.
Participant Demographics
American Indian and Alaska Native people receiving care in the Indian Health system.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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