title: A statewide model detection and prevention program for geriatric alcoholism and alcohol abuse: increased knowledge among service providers.
abstract: To facilitate the professional development of service providers, the Virginia project on geriatric alcohol abuse and alcoholism developed and used an informational booklet, brochure, and video in a "train the trainer" model. A core group received extensive training, and then trained colleagues in their local communities. Knowledge gains were documented among both trainers and trainees. Follow-up interviews with agency personnel revealed substantial impact on a broad spectrum of service systems and improvements in interagency coordination. Results are discussed in terms of the educational needs of professional service providers regarding the unique aspects of alcoholism and alcohol abuse in the older population.
authors.affiliation: Virginia Center on Aging, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond 23298-0229, USA.
authors.forename: C L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Coogle
authors.forename: N J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Osgood
authors.forename: I A
authors.initials: IA
authors.lastname: Parham
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control; D003156:Community Mental Health Services; D003479:Curriculum; D004493:Education; D005260:Female; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010174:Pamphlets; D010348:Patient Care Team; D013221:State Health Plans; D014481:United States; D014768:Virginia