| Autor: |
Washington SE; Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Saint Louis University,Doisy College of Health Sciences, St. Louis, Missouri, US., Malmstrom TK; Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, US., Bottin E; Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Saint Louis University,Doisy College of Health Sciences, St. Louis, Missouri, US., Cler E; Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Saint Louis University,Doisy College of Health Sciences, St. Louis, Missouri, US., Stallings DT; Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri, US., Berg-Weger M; School of Social Work, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri, US.; School of Medicine, Geriatric Education Center, St. Louis, Missouri, US. |
| Abstrakt: |
This study explored an academic Interprofessional Geriatric Case Competition (IGCC) experience with a focus on medically underserved populations. Our aims were to assess: the perceptions of and knowledge of older adult populations; and the overall IPE (Interprofessional Education) experience of the IGCC participants. A multi-method study approach was used, the Facts on Aging Quiz assessed knowledge and the Carolina Opinions on Care of Older Adults (COCOA) assessed perceptions. A qualitative thematic approach was utilized to explore the themes of the IPE experience. There was a moderate correlation (0.37, p < .001) between perception and knowledge data of the respondents (N = 94), current professionals (54%) and enrolled students (46%). The three emerged themes were as follows: interprofessional/holistic practice; culturally responsive/older adult centered practice; and the impact of Covid-19. The implementation of IPE that centers medically underserved populations has the potential to: enhance students learning, influence the quality of care, and provide pathways to working within these specific populations. |
