Impact of Project ECHO on Knowledge in Long-Term and Primary Care Workforces
Author Information
Author(s): Telonidis Jacqueline, Brunker Cherie, Hernandez Christopher, Dassel Kara, Edelman Linda S
Primary Institution: University of Utah
Hypothesis
The program evaluation aims to measure knowledge gained over a 12-month series of educational sessions.
Conclusion
Project ECHO is an effective learning model that significantly improves knowledge about the 4Ms Framework in healthcare.
Supporting Evidence
- The UGEC hosted 11 ECHOs with a total of 461 participants.
- Significant improvements in knowledge gained were observed across various topics.
- The greatest changes were noted in presentations about Advanced Treatment Options for Parkinson’s Disease, Helping Patients Age Well, and Keys to Addressing Ageism.
Takeaway
This study shows that a special training program helped healthcare workers learn a lot more about caring for older people.
Methodology
Retrospective pre-post testing via Zoom polling was used to measure knowledge gained.
Participant Demographics
Participants included various healthcare professionals, with students making up 3.08% across all disciplines.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p < 0.001
Statistical Significance
p < 0.001
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