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Tips on communicating with the elderly.

J A Billow¹, J R Mort, D D Vreugdenhil

¹College of Pharmacy, South Dakota State University, Brookings.

American Pharmacy

|April 1, 1991

Summary

Practitioners found all concepts from a student research project useful for improving elder care. Applying these ideas can enhance interactions and health outcomes for elderly patients.

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Healthcare Education
Patient Care

Background:

Healthcare practitioners' perspectives are crucial for effective patient care strategies.
Student research projects offer valuable insights into practical healthcare applications.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the perceived usefulness of concepts from a student research project by healthcare practitioners.
To determine the potential impact of these concepts on interactions with elderly patients.

Main Methods:

A student research project was conducted.
Practitioners evaluated concepts derived from the project.

Main Results:

All concepts examined in the student research project received positive ratings from practitioners.
Practitioners indicated that the concepts are useful for their work.

Conclusions:

The concepts explored in the student research are deemed valuable by healthcare professionals.
Implementation of these concepts has the potential to significantly improve the quality of care and patient interactions for the elderly.

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