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The aim is to enhance geriatric-specific care models for health professional students through interprofessional education.

August 2, 2026Gerontology & Geriatrics Education

Improving geriatric prescribing: interdisciplinary teaching for medical and pharmacy trainees

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The aim is to enhance geriatric-specific care models for health professional students through interprofessional education.
Implemented over two academic years (2023-2024) with 427 medical and pharmacy students.
Curriculum included interactive lectures, role-play activities, pre- and post-tests.
Created using Kern's six-step approach to enhance understanding of geriatric prescribing.
Participants showed increased knowledge in geriatric pharmacotherapy.
Confidence in professional roles improved among students.
Positive changes in attitudes toward interprofessional practice were reported.

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Randomized trial investigates interprofessional education's impact on geriatric care knowledge in healthcare trainees, suggesting improved collaboration.

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Schimmoeller et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a6eeae61b0468a7eeab3866 https://doi.org/10.1080/02701960.2026.2707932

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Randomized trial investigates interprofessional education's impact on geriatric care knowledge in healthcare trainees, suggesting improved collaboration.

Improving geriatric prescribing: interdisciplinary teaching for medical and pharmacy trainees

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Improving geriatric prescribing: interdisciplinary teaching for medical and pharmacy trainees

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