A novel internet-based geriatric education program for emergency medical services providers.
A novel internet-based geriatric education program for emergency medical services providers.
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为紧急医疗服务提供者提供的一种新颖的基于互联网的老年教育计划。
DOI：
10.1111/j.1532-5415.2012.04112.x
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发表时间：
2012
影响因子：
6.3
通讯作者：
Karuza,Jurgis
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作者：
Shah,ManishN;Swanson,PeterA;Nobay,Flavia;Peterson,Lars-KristoferN;Caprio,ThomasV;Karuza,Jurgis
Despite caring for large numbers of older adults, prehospital emergency medical services (EMS) providers receive minimal geriatrics‐specific training while obtaining their certification. Studies have shown that they desire further training to improve their comfort level and knowledge in caring for older adults, but continuing education programs to address these needs must account for each EMS provider's specific needs, consider each provider's learning styles, and provide an engaging, interactive experience. A novel, Internet‐based, video podcast–based geriatric continuing education program was developed and implemented for EMS providers, and their perceived value of the program was evaluated. They found this resource to be highly valuable and were strongly supportive of the modality and the specific training provided. Some reported technical challenges and the inability to engage in a discussion to clarify topics as barriers. It was felt that both of these barriers could be addressed through programmatic and technological revisions. This study demonstrates the proof of concept of video podcast training to address deficiencies in EMS education regarding the care of older adults, although further work is needed to demonstrate the educational effect of video podcasts on the knowledge and skills of trainees.
