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Kaufman, L. B., Soto, A., Gascon, L., Quintiliani, L., Weinberg, J., Joshi, P., & Chippendale, R. (2017). Oral Health for Older Adults: An Interprofessional Workshop for Medical Students. MedEdPORTAL : the journal of teaching and learning resources, 1310572. https://doi.org/10.15766/mep_2374-8265.10572
Kaufman, Laura B, et al. "Oral Health for Older Adults: An Interprofessional Workshop for Medical Students." MedEdPORTAL : the journal of teaching and learning resources vol. 13 (2017): 10572. doi: https://doi.org/10.15766/mep_2374-8265.10572
Kaufman LB, Soto A, Gascon L, Quintiliani L, Weinberg J, Joshi P, Chippendale R. Oral Health for Older Adults: An Interprofessional Workshop for Medical Students. MedEdPORTAL. 2017 Apr 19;13:10572. doi: 10.15766/mep_2374-8265.10572. PMID: 30800774; PMCID: PMC6338206.
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MedEdPORTAL. 2017 Apr 19;13:10572. doi: 10.15766/mep_2374-8265.10572.

Oral Health for Older Adults: An Interprofessional Workshop for Medical Students.

MedEdPORTAL : the journal of teaching and learning resources

Laura B Kaufman, Annetty Soto, Leslie Gascon, Lisa Quintiliani, Janice Weinberg, Prajakta Joshi, Ryan Chippendale

Affiliations

  1. Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of General Dentistry, Boston University, Goldman School of Dental Medicine.
  2. Geriatric Dental Medicine Fellow, Boston University, Goldman School of Dental Medicine.
  3. Administrative Coordinator for the Geriatric Dental Medicine Fellowship, Boston University, Goldman School of Dental Medicine.
  4. Assistant Professor, Boston University School of Medicine.
  5. Professor of Biostatistics, Boston University School of Medicine.
  6. Director of the Master of Science in Clinical Investigation Program, Boston University School of Medicine Graduate Medical Sciences.
  7. Master of Public Health Candidate, Boston University School of Public Health.

PMID: 30800774 PMCID: PMC6338206 DOI: 10.15766/mep_2374-8265.10572

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Because many older adults lack dental insurance and have limited or no access to dental care, it is essential to train future physicians to conduct brief oral health assessments on them. Likewise, interprofessional educational experiences are crucial in teaching medical students the skills necessary to provide comprehensive, team-based care to complex and vulnerable populations. Thus, this workshop was designed to increase fourth-year medical students' knowledge and confidence in performing oral health examinations on older adult patients using an interprofessional and hands-on approach.

METHODS: The curriculum includes an online presession self-study module followed by a 75-minute workshop. The workshop is comprised of a brief introduction (5 minutes), a lecture about the impact of oral health on older adults (30 minutes), a hands-on skill session practicing a focused oral exam led by dental students (30 minutes), and a large-group debrief and wrap-up (10 minutes).

RESULTS: A pre-/postsurvey assessed learners' knowledge, attitudes, and confidence in oral health skills. The results were compared to a lecture-only format that was in place prior to the implementation of the workshop. In comparison to medical students who received the lecture-only format, those who participated in the workshop showed a greater increase in confidence and skills over time. The medical students also expressed interest in more frequent opportunities for collaborative learning experiences with dental students.

DISCUSSION: This workshop was successful in introducing an interprofessional experience to medical students in order to ensure more comprehensive and coordinated care for older adult patients in the future.

Keywords: Frail Elderly; Geriatrics; Interprofessional; Interprofessional Relations; Older Adults; Oral Health

Conflict of interest statement

None to report.

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