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Interprofessional education - a case for Gerodontology training.
Kamal Shigli1, Sushma S Nayak2, Shimpa Sharma3
1Department of Prosthodontics, D.Y. Patil Dental School, Pune, India.
Gerontology & Geriatrics Education
|November 9, 2020
Summary
Interprofessional education (IPE) enhances collaboration among health professionals for improved geriatric patient care. Implementing IPE in dental education can boost empathy and efficiency in managing older adults.
Area of Science:
- Gerodontology
- Health Professions Education
- Interprofessional Collaboration
Background:
- Aging populations require multidisciplinary healthcare approaches.
- Current geriatric care training is often discipline-specific.
- Effective collaboration is crucial for optimal patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the concept of interprofessional education (IPE) in gerodontology.
- To propose recommendations for implementing IPE in India.
- To emphasize the benefits of IPE for dental students' geriatric care.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on interprofessional education and gerodontology.
- Analysis of current educational models in geriatric care.
- Development of implementation strategies for IPE in India.
Main Results:
- IPE fosters collaborative practice among health professionals.
- IPE can improve dental students' attitudes, empathy, and efficiency in geriatric care.
- The World Health Organization advocates for IPE to ensure optimal healthcare.
Conclusions:
- IPE is essential for comprehensive geriatric care.
- Integrating IPE into dental curricula is recommended.
- IPE implementation in India requires strategic planning and development.
Keywords:
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