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Gerontology & Geriatrics Education
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This study details a three-year interdisciplinary health care training program for medical, social work, pharmacy, and nursing learners in a geriatrics clinic. It provides recommendations for educators on implementing such training in ambulatory settings.

Area of Science:

  • Health Professions Education
  • Interdisciplinary Healthcare Training
  • Geriatrics

Background:

  • Interdisciplinary health care training is increasingly advocated by major organizations.
  • Health professions educators are implementing interdisciplinary training in various settings, including ambulatory care.
  • Evidence for the effectiveness of interdisciplinary training and healthcare is growing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a three-year interdisciplinary health care training program.
  • To teach interdisciplinary care skills to learners from diverse health professions.
  • To provide recommendations for educators interested in interdisciplinary training in ambulatory settings.

Main Methods:

  • A three-year program was implemented at a geriatrics clinic in a U.S. academic institution.

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  • Learners included students and professionals from internal medicine, social work, pharmacy, and nursing.
  • The program design was informed by a critical review of existing evidence and expert recommendations.

    • Main Results:

    • The program successfully trained learners from multiple disciplines in interdisciplinary care.
    • The geriatrics clinic served as a practical setting for developing collaborative skills.
    • Specific recommendations for educators were developed based on program experiences and literature review.

    Conclusions:

    • Interdisciplinary health care training is feasible and valuable in ambulatory settings.
    • Collaborative training across professions enhances patient care, particularly in geriatrics.
    • The described program offers a model for developing interdisciplinary competencies in future health professionals.