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Establishing an interdisciplinary geriatric education center
Elizabeth P Howard1, Nathaniel P Rickles, Angela Nannini
1408 Robinson Hall, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA. e.howard@neu.edu
Journal of Allied Health
|December 17, 2009
Summary
Academic institutions must adapt to societal changes to prepare the healthcare workforce. An Interdisciplinary Geriatric Education Center offers a strategic model for educating professionals for the growing geriatric population.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric medicine and healthcare workforce development.
- Interdisciplinary education models in health sciences.
- Adapting academic institutions to societal needs.
Background:
- Academic institutions require responsiveness to societal shifts for workforce preparation.
- The healthcare field faces increasing demand for geriatric specialists.
- Current educational models may not adequately prepare professionals for future geriatric care needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present an innovative model for an Interdisciplinary Geriatric Education Center.
- To outline the implementation processes for establishing such a center.
- To enhance the preparation of a healthcare workforce for the future geriatric population.
Main Methods:
- The study proposes a strategic, institutional approach.
- It details the model and processes for establishing an Interdisciplinary Geriatric Education Center.
- Focuses on deliberate planning and implementation.
Main Results:
- The presented model offers a framework for creating specialized geriatric education centers.
- The processes facilitate the development of an effective healthcare workforce.
- This strategy addresses the need for specialized geriatric care professionals.
Conclusions:
- An Interdisciplinary Geriatric Education Center is a viable strategy for academic institutions.
- This model supports the development of a competent healthcare workforce for an aging population.
- Proactive institutional strategies are crucial for meeting future healthcare demands.
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