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Jurivich D, Schimke C, Snustad D, Floura M, Morton C, Waind M, Holloway J, Janssen S, Danks M, Semmens K, Manocha GD. A New Interprofessional Community-Service Learning Program, HATS (Health Ambassador Teams for Seniors) to Improve Older Adults Attitudes about Telehealth and Functionality. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2021; 18:ijerph181910082. [PMID: 34639383 PMCID: PMC8507953 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph181910082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2021] [Revised: 09/22/2021] [Accepted: 09/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
Senior population health often is underrepresented in curricula for medical and allied health students. Furthermore, entrenched and dense curricular schedules preclude interprofessional teams from clinical experiences related to senior population health. Community service learning potentially offers the opportunity to engage interprofessional students with a panel of older adults to assess health promotion metrics over time. To test this educational concept, we created Health Ambassador Teams for Seniors, also known as HATS. Utilizing a telehealth platform, interprofessional student teams were tasked with older adult wellness promotion. The annual Medicare wellness exam served as a template for patient encounters which was enhanced with key elements of geriatric assessment such as gait and balance, cognition, and functional evaluations. The objective was to have dyads of interprofessional students conduct telehealth visits and gather healthcare data to be used for serial patient encounters and track functional trajectories over time. As a proof of concept, pilot telehealth encounters with medical, physical therapy, nursing and occupational therapy students revealed that data on older adult functional performances such as gait speed, Timed Up and Go test (TUG), and Mini-Cog test could be acquired through telehealth. Equally importantly, trainees received diverse feedback from faculty, peers and volunteer patients. A Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap) data repository allows trainees to track patient trends relative to their health promotion recommendations as well as handoff their patient panel to the next set of trainees. The HATS program promises to strengthen the Geriatric Workforce, especially with senior population health.
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Affiliation(s)
- Donald Jurivich
- Department of Geriatrics, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND 58202, USA; (C.S.); (D.S.); (M.F.); (C.M.); (M.W.); (J.H.); (G.D.M.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Geriatrics, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND 58202, USA; (C.S.); (D.S.); (M.F.); (C.M.); (M.W.); (J.H.); (G.D.M.)
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- Department of Geriatrics, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND 58202, USA; (C.S.); (D.S.); (M.F.); (C.M.); (M.W.); (J.H.); (G.D.M.)
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- Department of Geriatrics, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND 58202, USA; (C.S.); (D.S.); (M.F.); (C.M.); (M.W.); (J.H.); (G.D.M.)
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- Department of Geriatrics, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND 58202, USA; (C.S.); (D.S.); (M.F.); (C.M.); (M.W.); (J.H.); (G.D.M.)
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- Department of Geriatrics, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND 58202, USA; (C.S.); (D.S.); (M.F.); (C.M.); (M.W.); (J.H.); (G.D.M.)
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- Department of Geriatrics, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND 58202, USA; (C.S.); (D.S.); (M.F.); (C.M.); (M.W.); (J.H.); (G.D.M.)
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND 58202, USA;
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- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND 58202, USA;
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- Department of Nursing, College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND 58202, USA;
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- Department of Geriatrics, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND 58202, USA; (C.S.); (D.S.); (M.F.); (C.M.); (M.W.); (J.H.); (G.D.M.)
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Podkolinski MT, Semmens K. Intestinal haemorrhage in Antarctica. A multinational rescue operation. Med J Aust 1979; 2:275-7. [PMID: 522753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Three nations cooperated in the aerial evacuation from an Australian Antarctic station of a patient with gastrointestinal haemorrhage, after conservative treatment. The combined operation is described, and reference is made to the difficulties in medical management arising from polar isolation. Attention is drawn to logistic improvements which would alleviate this situation.
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