WORKFORCE ENHANCEMENTS FOR HEALTHY AGING AND INDEPENDENT LIVING: COLLABORATION TO IMPROVE HEALTH CARE
2024
Improving Geriatric Education and Community Health
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Author Information
Author(s): Knebl Janice, Severance Jennifer, Murphy Sara
Primary Institution: University of North Texas Health Science Center
Hypothesis
How can collaboration enhance geriatrics education and improve health outcomes?
Conclusion
The collaboration led to improved curricula in geriatric best practices and better engagement with community needs.
Supporting Evidence
- There are 48 Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Programs funded to improve geriatrics education.
- The GWEP collaborates with various organizations to align education with community needs.
- Learning technologies and community health educators were used to reach underserved areas.
Takeaway
This study shows that working together with different organizations can help teach doctors better ways to care for older people.
Methodology
The study used a multipronged strategy to engage local healthcare teams and develop curricula based on community needs.
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