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The rural elderly assessment project: a model for interdisciplinary team training
Barbara Kopp Miller1, Karen J Ishler
1Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Allied Health, Medical College of Ohio, 3015 Arlington Ave., Rm. 4222, Toledo, OH, 43614-5803 bkoppmiller@mco.edu.
Occupational Therapy in Health Care
|August 20, 2013
Summary
The Rural Elderly Assessment Project (REAP) successfully trained allied health students in interdisciplinary team health assessments for rural older adults. The training significantly improved students' knowledge, skills, and attitudes, demonstrating its value.
Area of Science:
- Allied Health Education
- Geriatric Healthcare
- Rural Health
Background:
- Rural communities face unique challenges in providing comprehensive healthcare for older adults.
- Interdisciplinary team training is crucial for effective geriatric care.
- The Rural Elderly Assessment Project (REAP) aimed to address these needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To train allied health students in conducting interdisciplinary team health assessments.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of the REAP training program.
- To assess changes in students' knowledge, skills, and attitudes regarding geriatric care.
Main Methods:
- The Rural Elderly Assessment Project (REAP) involved 25 allied health students.
- Students received training in interdisciplinary team health assessments for rural older adults.
- Pre- and post-test measures were used to evaluate knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
Main Results:
- Statistically significant improvements were observed in most targeted knowledge, skill, and attitude domains.
- Students reported numerous benefits from participating in the project.
- All participating students recommended the project for future trainees.
Conclusions:
- The REAP training program effectively enhanced allied health students' competencies in geriatric assessment.
- Interdisciplinary team training is a valuable model for preparing health professionals for rural geriatric care.
- The project's success suggests potential for replication and broader implementation.
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