“It's very challenging for everyone”: Developing an educational intervention to enhance care of hospitalized older adults with impaired cognition

R. Urquhart, P. Bilski, C. A. Murray, M. E. Gurnham, H. Cameron, J. Gallant, L. Jessome-Croteau, L. Covey

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Abstract

Purpose To design and evaluate an educational intervention to enhance care of hospitalized older adults with impaired cognition. Method Pre- and post-focus groups were employed to design and evaluate the intervention. Results Four categories emerged from the pre-intervention focus groups: many knowledge gaps; reliance on outside expertise; limited involvement in care planning; and preferences for in-person training. Three categories emerged from the post-intervention focus groups: addressing learning needs/preferences; awareness and use of best practices; and many factors affect knowledge application. Conclusions The intervention resulted in self-reported improvements in knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge into patient care.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)27-32
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Interprofessional Education and Practice
Volume5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 1 2016

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ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Education

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