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Gerontologic education for allied health professionals
1Department of Gerontology, The University of Texas, Southwestern Allied Health Sciences School, Dallas, Texas 75390-8875, USA. kevan.namazi@utsouthwestern.edu
Journal of Allied Health
|April 1, 2003
Summary
The growing elderly population requires more healthcare professionals trained in gerontology. This article proposes modularizing gerontology courses to better integrate age-specific training into allied health education.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology and Allied Health Education
Background:
- The global elderly population is rapidly increasing, projected to reach 80 million by mid-21st century.
- This demographic shift necessitates a healthcare workforce equipped with specialized knowledge in geriatric care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce a novel approach for enhancing gerontologic education within allied health professions.
- To address the need for discipline-specific training in age-related healthcare.
Main Methods:
- Proposes the modularization of existing gerontology courses.
- Advocates for integrating these modules into diverse allied health curricula.
Main Results:
- Modularization allows for flexible and targeted incorporation of gerontologic content.
- This approach can improve the readiness of allied health professionals to serve the elderly population.
Conclusions:
- Modularizing gerontology courses is a viable strategy to meet the educational demands of an aging society.
- Enhancing gerontologic education in allied health is crucial for effective age-specific healthcare delivery.