Kimberly J Beiting, A Justine Landi, Vassiliki Pravodelov, Mim Ari
{"title":"An age-friendly opioid use disorder (OUD) care workshop: applying the 5Ms framework.","authors":"Kimberly J Beiting, A Justine Landi, Vassiliki Pravodelov, Mim Ari","doi":"10.1080/02701960.2024.2395258","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02701960.2024.2395258","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Over the last two decades, the rate of fatal overdoses among adults 65 years and older has risen exponentially. Older adults are more vulnerable to opioids yet are less likely to have their opioid use disorder (OUD) recognized and treated. The prevalence of geriatric syndromes is higher among older adults with OUD, yet there is limited attention on how improving current OUD treatment for older adults can address their complex care needs. A case-based workshop was presented at the 2023 Annual Meeting of the Society of General Internal Medicine to provide generalists with training, skills, and resources to care for aging adults with OUD through the lens of the Geriatrics 5 Ms framework. After an introductory background, workshop participants engaged in a 5-part mega-case designed to encourage discussion and empower participants to apply each of the 5 Ms to the care of older adults with OUD. Attendees rated the workshop highly in achieved learning objectives, quality, facilitation, and planned incorporation of learned knowledge to teaching, research, patient care, or administration. An interactive case-based workshop on applying the 5 Ms framework to the care of older adults with OUD is feasible, replicable, and may promote age-friendly care for this patient population.</p>","PeriodicalId":46431,"journal":{"name":"GERONTOLOGY & GERIATRICS EDUCATION","volume":" ","pages":"1-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142113284","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effect of older adult health and age on psychology doctoral trainees' expectations of clinical work with older adult clients.","authors":"Grace I L Caskie, Benjamin B Johnson, Eve Z Root","doi":"10.1080/02701960.2024.2395276","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02701960.2024.2395276","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This experimental, repeated-measures study investigated the effects of client health and client age on doctoral psychology students' clinical expectations for their work with older adult clients. Doctoral clinical and counseling psychology trainees (<i>N</i> = 223) completed measures assessing clinical expectations for three older adult clients of varying health status (healthy, recent Alzheimer's Disease (AD) diagnosis, heart disease) who all presented with depressive symptoms. Trainees were randomly assigned to the 71-year-old or 81-year-old condition. Trainees perceived a depressed client with a recent AD diagnosis as a less appropriate candidate for therapy, less motivated and less responsible for therapy, and less able to develop a therapeutic relationship. Additional health-based differences in prognosis, comfort, and competence were moderated by client age. Although age did have a small effect, the health of the older adult client had a stronger influence on trainees' clinical expectations for work with older adults. Cognitive health concerns were perceived as a greater barrier to clinical work with older adults than were physical health concerns. Health biases for clinical work with older adults could impact the quality of mental healthcare provided.</p>","PeriodicalId":46431,"journal":{"name":"GERONTOLOGY & GERIATRICS EDUCATION","volume":" ","pages":"1-15"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142113285","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Abigail T Stephan, Vanessa Martinez, Daniel Moss, Allison Walton, Julia Bonetto, Ashley Hertzfeld, Morgan Thomas, Samuel Roebuck, William Bennett Davis, Madison Pollock, Seth Lynth, Tatum Steele, Kalvry Cooper, Ava McVey, Christine B Phillips, Lesley A Ross
{"title":"Undergraduate students engaging in hands-on gerontology research: a participatory case study of value gained and lessons learned.","authors":"Abigail T Stephan, Vanessa Martinez, Daniel Moss, Allison Walton, Julia Bonetto, Ashley Hertzfeld, Morgan Thomas, Samuel Roebuck, William Bennett Davis, Madison Pollock, Seth Lynth, Tatum Steele, Kalvry Cooper, Ava McVey, Christine B Phillips, Lesley A Ross","doi":"10.1080/02701960.2024.2395995","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02701960.2024.2395995","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>As the population ages, it is essential that professionals across disciplines have experience and competence working with older adults. Though experiential learning opportunities have been extensively documented as a tool to accomplish this goal, student engagement in gerontology research has not been examined in detail. This participatory case study highlights the perspectives of undergraduate student researchers involved in a hands-on pilot research study that explored connections between cognitive, physical, and everyday function in midlife and older adults while testing the feasibility of a mobile app for early detection of cognitive decline related to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. As participants, students (<i>n</i> = 11) completed a survey about their experience and participated in focus groups. As researchers, students and faculty coded open-ended survey and focus group responses. We found that students gained both personal and professional skills from their experience. Emergent themes relevant to their experience included the overarching research lab environment and study-specific conditions related to interpersonal and technical aspects. Although these findings reflect student perspectives in one case, they can be used as a guide to support future endeavors to include undergraduate students as testers in gerontology research.</p>","PeriodicalId":46431,"journal":{"name":"GERONTOLOGY & GERIATRICS EDUCATION","volume":" ","pages":"1-17"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142113286","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aesha John, Katherine Montgomery, Michelle Kimzey, Jim McLarty
{"title":"Curricular initiatives for dementia education.","authors":"Aesha John, Katherine Montgomery, Michelle Kimzey, Jim McLarty","doi":"10.1080/02701960.2024.2385669","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02701960.2024.2385669","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Dementia education can be an effective pedagogical tool to improve student perceptions of dementia and dementia care. In this article, we describe four evidence-based educational initiatives implemented in an undergraduate and graduate level social work course. Students participated in an informational presentation on dementia, a dementia simulation, and a virtual discussion board. They also conducted an interview with a person living with dementia and their caregiver. Twenty-nine students completed a pre- and postsurvey on their (a) prior contact with individual(s) living with dementia, (b) dementia-related knowledge, attitudes, and self-efficacy, and (c) willingness to support individuals living with dementia, and 43 students participated in a focus group. Comparison of pre- and post-participation scores indicated improvements in knowledge, attitude, and self-efficacy. Content analyses of focus group responses and discussion posts generated themes that shed light on students' (a) knowledge gains at cognitive and affective levels, (b) attitudes toward future practice in dementia care, (c) perceived value of interprofessional practice, and (d) perceptions of dementia related learning activities. Despite limitations in implementation and evaluation, the curricular initiatives provide a template to train future health professionals in dementia care, a vital area of practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":46431,"journal":{"name":"GERONTOLOGY & GERIATRICS EDUCATION","volume":" ","pages":"1-14"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-08-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141894586","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The retirement village experiential learning journey (RV-ELJ): an Australian \"case study\" in university course curriculum to reduce ageism and promote working with older adults.","authors":"Annie Holt, Elizabeth Mortley, Chris Haydock","doi":"10.1080/02701960.2024.2384956","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02701960.2024.2384956","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>An aging population means health services are dealing with increasing numbers of older adults, placing challenges on health care systems. Research demonstrates many students who are in the health sciences carry negative views toward older adults, affecting their choice to work with older adults. This study evaluated whether course curriculum via an experiential learning activity that exposed Pre-Medicine students to older adults in retirement villages, improves attitudes to working with older adults upon graduation.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A survey using validated tools namely Australian Aging Sematic Differential (AASD); Relating to Older People (ROPE): Reactions to Aging Questionnaire (RAQ); Geriatric Attitudes Scale (GAS) was implemented. Thematic analysis to evaluate students' reflective essays post placement was conducted (<i>n</i> = 11).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There were significant positive shifts in attitudes toward older adults and aging (AASD/GAS), along with improvements in students' self-perceptions of aging supported by qualitative analysis.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The results support the need for educational interventions like the RV-ELJ model for reducing ageism and encouraging a mind-set shift toward working with older adults. It is important to expose students to settings where older adults live independently to build rapport and breakdown prejudices and stereotypes. This is likely to encourage interest in working with older adults.</p>","PeriodicalId":46431,"journal":{"name":"GERONTOLOGY & GERIATRICS EDUCATION","volume":" ","pages":"1-17"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141890400","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shoshana Streiter, Ethan Samet, Christine P Beltran, Andrea Wershof Schwartz, Julia Loewenthal
{"title":"An age-friendly chart review tool: integrating geriatrics education and quality improvement in a resident primary care clinic.","authors":"Shoshana Streiter, Ethan Samet, Christine P Beltran, Andrea Wershof Schwartz, Julia Loewenthal","doi":"10.1080/02701960.2024.2385677","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02701960.2024.2385677","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Resident primary care clinics have no standardized approach for assessing geriatric-specific quality of care measures. This results in wide variability in the quality of care offered to older adults in these clinics and the quality of geriatrics education residents receive in the primary care setting. To address this need, we developed a structured resident self-assessment chart review tool designed to be integrated into a required Geriatrics rotation within an Internal Medicine residency program. Review of the completed chart review tools revealed gaps in resident documentation of geriatric-specific domains, with assessments of cognition, function, and sensory ability most likely to be missing. Qualitative review of open-ended comments included in the chart review exercise identified documentation of patient goals and values as high clinical priority, while documentation of a cognitive assessment was considered to be of low clinical priority. By integrating improving quality of care with resident education, the chart review tool may offer an effective and time-efficient strategy for better patient care, increasing geriatric-specific education within primary care and helping educators identify areas of priority for future curriculum development.</p>","PeriodicalId":46431,"journal":{"name":"GERONTOLOGY & GERIATRICS EDUCATION","volume":" ","pages":"1-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-08-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141890399","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tina E Brinkley, Debra I Diz, Jill Harp, Gary D Miller, Antonius D Skipper, TanYa M Gwathmey
{"title":"Enhancing undergraduate education and research in aging to eliminate health disparities (ENGAGED) - A pipeline program to advance diversity in aging research.","authors":"Tina E Brinkley, Debra I Diz, Jill Harp, Gary D Miller, Antonius D Skipper, TanYa M Gwathmey","doi":"10.1080/02701960.2024.2383426","DOIUrl":"10.1080/02701960.2024.2383426","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Enhancing Undergraduate Education and Research in Aging to Eliminate Health Disparities (ENGAGED) program takes advantage of the broad, multidisciplinary research established in the area of aging at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and its partner institutions, Wake Forest University and Winston-Salem State University. The ENGAGED program is designed to provide undergraduate students who are underrepresented in the biomedical sciences an opportunity to participate in educational and research training in aging and health disparities. Funded since August 2019, ENGAGED has provided 73 academic year internships and 46 summer internships, with another 8 internships starting in Fall 2023. A total of 61 students (67% female, 64% African American, 21% Hispanic) have participated in the ENGAGED program, reflecting the fact that 49% participate in more than one session or program offering. To date, 38 of the ENGAGED trainees have graduated (100% with a science, technology, engineering, or math degree), 84% of whom are working or pursuing advanced degrees in the biomedical sciences. Given the unique strengths, existing infrastructure, and long-standing collaborations among the partner institutions, the ENGAGED program is helping advance diversity in aging and health disparities research by creating a pipeline for well-trained underrepresented students interested in biomedical research careers.</p>","PeriodicalId":46431,"journal":{"name":"GERONTOLOGY & GERIATRICS EDUCATION","volume":" ","pages":"1-16"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-07-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11775231/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141793749","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kahli Zietlow, Carrie Braun, Leslie Dubin, Caroline Vitale, Thomas Bishop
{"title":"Post-acute and long-term care: a practical and novel curriculum for medical students.","authors":"Kahli Zietlow, Carrie Braun, Leslie Dubin, Caroline Vitale, Thomas Bishop","doi":"10.1080/02701960.2024.2385662","DOIUrl":"10.1080/02701960.2024.2385662","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Most physicians will not practice in post-acute or long-term care (PALTC), yet many will care for older adults who transition across these settings. However, medical student education on PALTC is extremely limited. This is a pilot study of a curriculum on PALTC. The curriculum was developed by a geriatrician and social worker. Students participated in a case-based, didactic lecture with interactive components to learn about various care settings, then engaged in a small group exercise to evaluate a challenging transition of care scenario. 168 students participated in the lecture and 145 provided feedback (86.9%). On average, students scored a 1.8/5 (35%) on the pre-course knowledge assessment and 4.3/5 (86%) at the conclusion of the course. Qualitative feedback was analyzed thematically. Students reported positive sentiments regarding the clarity, relevance, engagement, and practicality of the session. Furthermore, students anticipated that the course would improve their own practice patterns and care of older adults. Students felt more empowered to work with interprofessional colleagues because of this course. Opportunities for improvement included a desire for more interactivity and additional reference resources. The course was well-received; students indicated that it would positively influence their practice patterns. This course structure is both highly practical and replicable.</p>","PeriodicalId":46431,"journal":{"name":"GERONTOLOGY & GERIATRICS EDUCATION","volume":" ","pages":"1-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-07-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141789360","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sherry Dahlke, Jeffrey I Butler, Rashmi Devkota, Kathleen F Hunter, Mary T Fox, Sandra Davidson, Alison L Chasteen, Elaine Moody, Lori Schindel Martin
{"title":"Student nurses' views on an E-Learning module on comfort, safety, and mobility with older adults: a cross-sectional study.","authors":"Sherry Dahlke, Jeffrey I Butler, Rashmi Devkota, Kathleen F Hunter, Mary T Fox, Sandra Davidson, Alison L Chasteen, Elaine Moody, Lori Schindel Martin","doi":"10.1080/02701960.2024.2378454","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02701960.2024.2378454","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Nursing students often receive insufficient training in older adults' care.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Examine nursing students' perceptions of an e-learning module developed to enhance their knowledge about the comfort, safety, and mobility of older adults.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional survey was administered to third-year baccalaureate nursing students at a Canadian university after they had completed the comfort, safety, and mobility module. The survey assessed students' perceptions of the e-learning module using four 5-pointLikert-type items. The survey also contained demographic questions and one open-ended question that invited participants to make any comments they wished. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize participants'demographic characteristics. Responses to the open-ended quesiton were summative content analyzed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The survey was completed by 119 participants, who reported that the module increased their confidence, perceptions and knowledge in working with older adults. Participants also found the method of instruction to be convenient, interactive, and enjoyable.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Results suggest that the learning module has the potential to facilitate student nurses' learning about comfort, safety, and mobility.</p>","PeriodicalId":46431,"journal":{"name":"GERONTOLOGY & GERIATRICS EDUCATION","volume":" ","pages":"1-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-07-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141753093","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Meghan McDarby, Hannah Heintz, Brian D Carpenter, Jennifer Moye
{"title":"Development and evaluation of a national careers in aging webinar series for psychology trainees.","authors":"Meghan McDarby, Hannah Heintz, Brian D Carpenter, Jennifer Moye","doi":"10.1080/02701960.2023.2218819","DOIUrl":"10.1080/02701960.2023.2218819","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Trainees may be interested in careers in aging but unfamiliar with career options, leading to a shortage in the geriatric workforce. In response to needs identified at a national geropsychology training conference, a multisite faculty group developed a six-session webinar series about careers in geropsychology, detailing career options in six unique settings. Each webinar session featured a moderated discussion with a panel of four professionals currently employed in the career of interest. The webinar was advertised to clinical and counseling psychology trainees with a potential interest in age-related careers, with evaluation of the series primarily including trainees from graduate programs, clinical internships, and postdoctoral fellowships. Participants rated their attitudes and beliefs about each career option at pre- and post-discussion. On average, each webinar session was attended by 48 individuals (SD = 12, range = 33-60). At baseline, attendees reported significantly more interest in careers in clinical practice compared to other careers, and interest in university settings increased from pre- to post-discussion. Across all six sessions, participants reported increased understanding of training experiences that would be helpful in pursuing that specific career. Findings point to the feasibility and utility of webinars for enhancing interest and confidence in pursuing careers in aging.</p>","PeriodicalId":46431,"journal":{"name":"GERONTOLOGY & GERIATRICS EDUCATION","volume":" ","pages":"369-381"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10679469/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9520347","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}