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Geriatric educational programs.

S J Aston1

  • 1Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Philadelphia.

Optometry and Vision Science : Official Publication of the American Academy of Optometry
|May 1, 1990
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Geriatric patient care education is crucial for health professionals. This study surveyed optometry schools on geriatric curricula and evaluated continuing education for practicing optometrists and faculty training programs.

Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Optometry Education

Background:

  • Healthcare curricula require geriatric patient information.
  • A 1988 symposium highlighted optometric considerations for the aging population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To survey geriatric education in U.S. optometry schools.
  • To describe gerontology continuing education projects for optometrists.
  • To discuss faculty training projects in optometry.

Main Methods:

  • Survey of optometry schools regarding geriatric education.
  • Description of continuing education initiatives in gerontology.
  • Review of faculty development projects.

Main Results:

  • Findings from the survey on geriatric education in optometry schools.

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  • Details of two continuing education projects.
  • Outcomes of two faculty training initiatives.

    • Conclusions:

    • The need for integrating geriatric care into optometry education.
    • The importance of continuing education for practicing optometrists in gerontology.
    • The role of faculty training in enhancing geriatric optometric care.