Interprofessional student-led outreach to high-risk older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic

Interprofessional student-led outreach to high-risk older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic

In response to a statewide stay-at-home order during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Seniors Clinic launched an interprofessional student-led, telephone-based outreach initiative targeting older adults deemed high risk for social isolation. The initiative primarily aimed to enhance students' geriatr...

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Published in:Gerontology & geriatrics education Vol. 43; no. 1; pp. 34 - 42
Main Authors: Martinez, Desirae J., Hamamsy, Karima C., Hines, Susan E., Daddato, Andrea E., Pearson, Scott M., Lum, Hillary D., Hardland, Janna, Church, Skotti D., Tietz, Sarah E.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: England Routledge 2022
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects:
Adult Learning
Aged
Aging (Individuals)
Coronaviruses
COVID-19
geriatric
Geriatrics
Geriatrics - education
Humans
Initiatives
Interprofessional
Interprofessional Relations
Learning
medical education
Older people
outreach
Pandemics
Patient Care Team
SARS-CoV-2
Students
Interprofessional
geriatric
Covid-19
medical education
outreach
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Summary:In response to a statewide stay-at-home order during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Seniors Clinic launched an interprofessional student-led, telephone-based outreach initiative targeting older adults deemed high risk for social isolation. The initiative primarily aimed to enhance students' geriatric and interprofessional education during a time when clinical learning opportunities were limited, as well as supporting geriatric patients and providers through outreach during the COVID-19 quarantine period. Nurse practitioner, medical, and pharmacy students participated in virtual patient contact, geriatric case-based learning, and team-based interprofessional development. We conducted pre-and post-outreach assessments with students and geriatric providers to determine the effects of this initiative. After participating in the 3-month outreach initiative, interprofessional students reported increased confidence in conducting outreach calls, participating in interdisciplinary team discussions, and reviewing geriatric cases. This student-led telephone-based outreach to older adults improved students' exposure to and confidence with interprofessional teamwork and geriatric medicine. Our experience can inform future interprofessional initiatives to improve outreach to populations affected by public health emergencies.
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ISSN:0270-1960
1545-3847
DOI:10.1080/02701960.2021.1958326