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Curricular framework: core competencies in multicultural geriatric care.

George Xakellis1, Sharon A Brangman, W Ladson Hinton

  • 1University of California, Davis, CA, USA.

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
|December 23, 2003
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To reduce health disparities among diverse older patients, this study outlines a cultural competence training framework for health professionals. It details core competencies in attitudes, knowledge, and skills for ethnogeriatric care.

Area of Science:

  • Geriatrics
  • Medical Education
  • Health Disparities

Background:

  • Growing numbers of older patients from diverse ethnic populations face documented health and healthcare disparities.
  • Increased cultural competence among healthcare providers is crucial for reducing these disparities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a curricular framework for cultural competence training in ethnogeriatric programs.
  • To assist geriatric faculty in medical and health professional schools.

Main Methods:

  • Partnership between the University of California Academic Geriatric Resource Program and the Ethnogeriatric Committee of the American Geriatrics Society.
  • Development of core competencies based on the American Geriatrics Society's format for care of older patients.
  • Specification of competencies in attitudes, knowledge, and skills.

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Main Results:

  • A curricular framework for ethnogeriatric cultural competence training has been established.
  • Core competencies for medical providers caring for diverse elders are defined.
  • Recommended teaching strategies and resources for faculty are included.

Conclusions:

  • The developed framework provides a foundation for creating comprehensive ethnogeriatric curricula.
  • Enhanced cultural competence can help mitigate health disparities in older, diverse patient populations.
  • This initiative supports the education of healthcare professionals in culturally sensitive geriatric care.