Adaptation of Geriatric Interprofessional Education from In-Person to Virtual Simulation. (17th December 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hovland, Cynthia
• Is Part Of: Innovation in aging. Volume 5(2021)Supplement 1
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 2
• Publication Date: 2021-12-17
• Subjects: Aging -- Periodicals; Gerontology -- Periodicals; 612.67
• DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igab046.003
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2399-5300

Abstract

Abstract: We modified an in-person simulation-enhanced interprofessional education model as necessitated by COVID-19 restrictions to a fully virtual education experience. Online prework remained unchanged but adjustments were made related to previously in-person activities. Diverging from the in-person training we held live virtual poster sessions with learner-presenter interaction. In preparation for their role in the team meeting simulation, learners were moved into preassigned profession-specific breakout rooms for a live virtual huddle with facilitators. Next, learners were moved to preassigned interprofessional breakout rooms where they began the simulated team meeting. After initial discussion, a standardized patient joined the breakout room to present the patient/caregiver perspective. The event ends with a virtual reflective debrief focused on interprofessional collaborative competencies.