Teaching the Cornell-Penn Interview for Decisional Abilities
Author Information
Author(s): Hancock David, White Bess, Lachs David, Karlawish Jason, Lachs Mark
Primary Institution: Weill Cornell Medicine
Hypothesis
The Cornell-Penn Interview for Decisional Abilities (IDA) can enhance decisional ability assessments among Adult Protective Services workers.
Conclusion
The IDA educational program effectively trains APS professionals to assess clients' decisional abilities regarding specific risks.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants rated the value of the learning experience highly, with an average score of 4.26 out of 5.
- Sentiment analysis revealed overwhelmingly positive feedback from participants.
Takeaway
This study shows that teaching a new interview method helps workers better understand if someone can make important decisions about their safety.
Methodology
Feedback from practitioners who completed the IDA training program was collected and analyzed.
Participant Demographics
Practitioners from Adult Protective Services who completed the IDA training.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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