Interprofessional competencies of students in a geriatric case competition

Gerontol Geriatr Educ. 2021 Apr-Jun;42(2):243-251. doi: 10.1080/02701960.2020.1854748. Epub 2020 Dec 3.

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.

Keywords: Interprofessional education; health professions students; interprofessional collaboration; simulation.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Cooperative Behavior
  • Geriatrics* / education
  • Health Occupations
  • Humans
  • Interprofessional Relations
  • Students, Health Occupations*