title: A problem-based learning curriculum in geriatrics for medical students.
abstract: A geriatrics curriculum delivered to medical students was evaluated in this study. Students were instructed to review real patient cases, interview patients and caregivers, identify community resources to address problems, and present a final care plan. Authors evaluated the course feedback and final care plans submitted by students for evidence of learning in geriatric competencies. Students rated the efficacy of the course on a 5-point Likert scale as 3.70 for developing clinical reasoning skills and 3.69 for interdisciplinary teamwork skills. Assessment of an older adult with medical illness was rated as 3.87 and ability to perform mobility and functional assessment as 3.85. Reviews of written final care plans provided evidence of student learning across several different geriatric competencies such as falls, medication management, cognitive and behavior disorders, and self-care capacity. Assessment of the curriculum demonstrated that medical students achieved in-depth learning across multiple geriatric competencies through contact with real cases.
authors.affiliation: a Department of Medicine , Duke University School of Medicine , Durham , North Carolina , USA.
authors.forename: Mamata
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Yanamadala
authors.affiliation: b Family Medicine and Faculty Development and Medical Education , Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine , Buies Creek , North Carolina , USA.
authors.forename: Victoria S
authors.initials: VS
authors.lastname: Kaprielian
authors.affiliation: c Curricular Affairs , Duke University School of Medicine , Durham , North Carolina , USA.
authors.forename: Colleen
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: O'Connor Grochowski
authors.affiliation: d Piedmont Senior Care , Cone Health Medical Group , Greensboro , North Carolina , USA.
authors.forename: Tiffany
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Reed
authors.affiliation: e Department of Medicine , Duke University School of Medicine , Durham , North Carolina , USA.
authors.forename: Mitchell Tod
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Heflin
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards*; D003479:Curriculum; D004521:Educational Measurement; D005853:Geriatrics / Q000193:education / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D017145:Models, Educational; D018794:Problem-Based Learning / Q000379:methods*; D013337:Students, Medical
keywords: Geriatrics; curriculum; medical students