@article{ref1,
title="Design, delivery, and outcomes from an interprofessional fall prevention course",
journal="Gerontology and geriatrics education",
year="2015",
author="Dauenhauer, Jason A. and Glose, Susan and Watt, Celia",
volume="36",
number="3",
pages="278-301",
abstract="This article describes the development, delivery, and outcomes from an interprofessional evidence-based falls management course for undergraduate and graduate students. The 3-credit elective course was developed by a gerontological social work and nursing faculty member in partnership with community-based housing and case management organizations. Creation of the course was in response to a mandate by the Health Resources and Services Administration, funding source for federal Geriatric Education Centers, to train interprofessional students using an evidence-based approach while tying the outcomes to improved health measures in the target population. Therefore, this article describes student competencies pre- and postcourse completion and outcomes of community-dwelling older adults completing a Matter of Balance (MOB) program delivered by these students. A total of 16 students completed the course which included delivery of the MOB program to 41 older adults. <br><br>RESULTS indicate statistically significant improvements in student outcomes from a pre/post falls knowledge test. For older adult participants, many screened positively for fall risk factors pre-post MOB participation showed statistically significant improvements in falls efficacy, control, management, and overall mobility. Opportunities and challenges associated with course delivery are also described.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0270-1960",
doi="10.1080/02701960.2015.1031891",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02701960.2015.1031891"
}