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"Geriatricizing" hospitalists: identifying educational opportunities.

Susan M Friedman¹, Suzanne M Gillespie, Annette M Medina-Walpole

¹a Division of Geriatrics/Aging, Department of Medicine , University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry , Rochester , New York , USA.

Gerontology & Geriatrics Education

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Geriatricians possess greater knowledge and confidence in caring for hospitalized older adults compared to hospitalists. Targeted training can address identified gaps in hospitalist expertise for improved geriatric care.

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Area of Science:

Geriatric Medicine
Hospital Medicine
Medical Education

Background:

Older adults are a rapidly growing patient population with unique healthcare needs.
Effective care for hospitalized older adults requires specialized knowledge and practice patterns.
Existing disparities in care may exist between general hospitalists and geriatric specialists.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify and compare the knowledge, confidence, and practice patterns of geriatricians and hospitalists in managing hospitalized older adults.
To inform the development of faculty training programs aimed at enhancing geriatric care within hospitals.
To pinpoint specific areas where hospitalists may require additional training or support.

Main Methods:

Survey of 11 hospitalists and 13 geriatricians on geriatric care competencies.
Assessment of knowledge, confidence, and self-reported practice patterns.
Focus on key areas critical to the care of older hospitalized patients.

Main Results:

Geriatricians reported higher overall confidence and knowledge in caring for hospitalized older adults.
Hospitalists expressed lower confidence in managing dementia, self-care issues, and care planning.
Geriatricians more routinely performed medication reviews, functional/cognitive assessments, and fall evaluations.

Conclusions:

Significant differences exist in the approach and confidence levels between geriatricians and hospitalists regarding older adult care.
Identified gaps in hospitalist knowledge and experience present opportunities for targeted educational interventions.
Developing specialized curricula can help bridge the disparities and improve the quality of care for hospitalized elderly patients.