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Perceptions and knowledge of older adults: An analysis of interprofessional education and medically underserved populations.
- Source :
- Gerontology & Geriatrics Education; Jul-Sep2023, Vol. 44 Issue 3, p480-494, 15p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- This study explored an academic Interprofessional Geriatric Case Competition (IGCC) experience with a focus on medically underserved populations. Our aims were to assess: the perceptions of and knowledge of older adult populations; and the overall IPE (Interprofessional Education) experience of the IGCC participants. A multi-method study approach was used, the Facts on Aging Quiz assessed knowledge and the Carolina Opinions on Care of Older Adults (COCOA) assessed perceptions. A qualitative thematic approach was utilized to explore the themes of the IPE experience. There was a moderate correlation (0.37, p <.001) between perception and knowledge data of the respondents (N = 94), current professionals (54%) and enrolled students (46%). The three emerged themes were as follows: interprofessional/holistic practice; culturally responsive/older adult centered practice; and the impact of Covid-19. The implementation of IPE that centers medically underserved populations has the potential to: enhance students learning, influence the quality of care, and provide pathways to working within these specific populations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- CULTURE
MEDICAL quality control
RESEARCH methodology
PATIENT-centered care
HEALTH literacy
PATIENTS' attitudes
QUALITATIVE research
HOLISTIC medicine
LEARNING
PSYCHOSOCIAL factors
DESCRIPTIVE statistics
QUESTIONNAIRES
RESEARCH funding
MEDICALLY underserved persons
INTERDISCIPLINARY education
THEMATIC analysis
OLD age
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 02701960
- Volume :
- 44
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Gerontology & Geriatrics Education
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 164617932
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/02701960.2022.2067152