A teaching nursing home: the Vanderbilt experience.
A program to provide exposure to geriatrics as a teaching nursing home project was initiated at a large urban university medical center. Positive experiences, changes of attitude, and personal growth were noted among those involved in teaching, learning, and care of patients. A description of the program, its expansion, and plans for the future are detailed.
D000046:Academic Medical Centers; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002983:Clinical Competence; D004504:Education, Medical, Undergraduate; D005853:Geriatrics / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency; D007902:Length of Stay; D008875:Middle Aged; D009735:Nursing Homes; D011446:Prospective Studies; D013714:Tennessee