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Geriatric education: a system approach.

M Splaine1, W B Brooks, J A Patterson

  • 1Hitchcock Clinic, Lebanon, NH, USA.

The Journal of Ambulatory Care Management
|June 6, 1998
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Geriatric educational initiatives can improve health professionals' practice. Pocket-sized materials and experiential learning were valuable components of Geriatrics Awareness Month, aiding in adopting new practices.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Geriatrics
  • Systems Thinking

Background:

  • Geriatric medicine requires complex systems thinking.
  • Effective educational strategies are needed for health professionals in geriatrics.
  • An institutionwide initiative, Geriatrics Awareness Month, was developed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe and evaluate an institutionwide geriatric educational initiative.
  • To assess the impact of didactic and experiential learning on health professionals.
  • To explore the utility of geriatrics as a context for learning systems thinking.

Main Methods:

  • An institutionwide "Geriatrics Awareness Month" was implemented.
  • Didactic sessions and formal experiential learning opportunities were provided.

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  • Evaluation of educational components and practice changes was conducted.

    • Main Results:

    • Pocket-sized educational materials were highly valued by attendees of didactic sessions.
    • Health professionals, including house staff, successfully modified their practice.
    • The initiative provided a practical context for understanding systems thinking in geriatrics.

    Conclusions:

    • Geriatric educational initiatives can be effectively implemented institutionwide.
    • Accessible educational materials and experiential learning enhance geriatric education.
    • Geriatrics serves as a valuable clinical context for developing systems thinking skills.