POLICY SERIES: ENSURING SCALE-UP AND SPREAD OF EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE: AGE-FRIENDLY HEALTH SYSTEMS IMPLEMENTATION BOOSTERS
2024
Improving Age-Friendly Health Systems
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Author Information
Author(s): Schiltz Nicholas, Aldossary Heba
Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US
Hypothesis
Innovative strategies are needed to enhance the delivery of the Age-Friendly Health System 4Ms Framework.
Conclusion
The studies highlight the necessity of additional strategies to improve the implementation of age-friendly care.
Supporting Evidence
- The first study shows that initial efforts to implement the 4Ms were insufficient.
- The second study introduces a video game to help providers practice delivering 4Ms care.
- The third study uses a feedback-driven approach to improve provider competency.
- The fourth study presents a questionnaire to enhance efficiency in patient visits.
- The final study offers a tip sheet to empower older adults in advocating for their care.
Takeaway
This research shows that we need new ways to help doctors provide better care for older people, like using games and feedback.
Methodology
The studies used implementation and improvement science methods, including a serious video game and feedback-driven strategies.
Limitations
Delivery of 4Ms care remained low after one year despite initial efforts.
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