Nursing Home Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
J Med Educ Curric Dev
; 8: 2382120521997096, 2021.
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in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1105677
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To help older adults living in nursing homes (NHs) while educating medical and physician assistant (MD/PA) students during the COVID-19 pandemic.METHODS:
Using a multicomponent iterative process, we piloted multiple student led service-learning projects in 2 NHs and 1 hospice agency in the Midwest. Pre-post online student surveys were completed to match student interests with facility needs and to assess learning and obtain feedback regarding their experiences.RESULTS:
All 12 interested students completed the initial survey; n = 23 ultimately volunteered (word of mouth); n = 11 (48%) completed the follow-up survey. Opportunities were medical record transfer, grounds beautification, resident biographies, window entertainment, and No-One-Dies-Alone program. Students averaged 9.2 volunteer hours; stated the opportunities were enjoyable, clinically applicable, and socially distanced; and reported learning about unique experiences of older adults in NHs.DISCUSSION:
Despite limitations created by the pandemic, mutually beneficial and safe opportunities remain for education in the NH setting.
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Language:
English
Journal:
J Med Educ Curric Dev
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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2382120521997096
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