Interprofessional competencies of students in a geriatric case competition. Issue 2 (3rd April 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lach, Helen W.; Little, Milta O.; Zubatsky, Max; Kuljeerung, Orawan; Berg-Weger, Marla
• Is Part Of: Gerontology & geriatrics education. Volume 42:Issue 2(2021)
• Page Start: 243
• Page End: 251
• Publication Date: 2021-04-03
• Subjects: Interprofessional education -- interprofessional collaboration -- health professions students -- simulation; Geriatrics -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; Gerontology -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; 362.6
• DOI: 10.1080/02701960.2020.1854748
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0270-1960

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This paper presents a valuable activity to teach health professions students – the interprofessional geriatric case competition. This program brought together students from multiple health professions to design and present a comprehensive care plan using a simulated complex geriatric patient case. Student participants demonstrated beginning skills in interprofessional collaboration based on the IPEC competencies. The case competition provides a positive, engaging experience to introduce health professions students to geriatric principles and develop their readiness for collaborative interprofessional practice. The competition could be conducted virtually, providing a supplement to on-site education.