Prioritizing Geriatric Education for Health Care Providers
Author Information
Author(s): Brown Lana, Morrison Wanda, Smith Julie, Sullivan Dennis
Primary Institution: Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System
Hypothesis
Health care providers need targeted geriatric education to improve care for older adults.
Conclusion
Providing geriatric education improves care for older adults and prepares health care providers to advocate for this population.
Supporting Evidence
- A learner needs assessment is essential for designing effective geriatric educational interventions.
- The top requested topics for geriatric education included mental health, Alzheimer's disease, and legal issues.
Takeaway
This study found that health care providers need more training on how to care for older people, especially in areas like mental health and dementia.
Methodology
A brief six-question online survey was distributed to health care providers to assess their geriatric education needs.
Participant Demographics
Majority of respondents were social workers (41.3%) and nurses (31.5%), with 103 from outpatient and 40 from inpatient areas.
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