Geriatric education utilizing a palliative care framework.
Gerontol Geriatr Educ
; 39(2): 183-192, 2018.
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The dramatic growth of persons older than age 65 and the increased incidence of multiple, chronic illness has resulted in the need for more comprehensive health care. Geriatrics and palliative care are medical specialties pertinent to individuals who are elderly, yet neither completely addresses the needs of older adults with chronic illness. Interprofessional faculty developed Geriatric Education Utilizing a Palliative Care Framework (GEPaC) to teach an integrated approach to care. Interactive online modules use a variety of instructional methods, including case-based interactive questions, audio-visual presentations, reflective questions, and scenario-based tests. Modules are designed for online education and/or traditional classroom and have been approved for Continuing Medical Education. Pre- and posttest scores showed significant improvements in knowledge, attitudes, and skills. Participants were highly satisfied with the coursework's relevance and usefulness for their practice and believed that GEPaC prepared them to address the needs of older adults for disease and symptom management, communicating goals of care, and supportive/compassionate care.
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Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Cuidados Paliativos
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Calidad de Vida
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Enfermedad Crónica
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Prestación Integrada de Atención de Salud
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Geriatría
Aspecto:
Patient_preference
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Gerontol Geriatr Educ
Año:
2018
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido