@article{ref1,
title="Intern boot camp: feasibility and impact of a one-hour session to ensure graduating medical student competency in falls risk assessment",
journal="Gerontology and geriatrics education",
year="2016",
author="Omlor, Rebecca L. and Watkins, Franklin S. and Lawlor, Janice S. and Lovato, James F. and Fino, Nora F. and Atkinson, Hal H.",
volume="38",
number="3",
pages="346-353",
abstract="INTRODUCTION: We evaluated the feasibility of a one-hour session to ensure competency in gait and falls risk assessment for medical students at our institution. <br><br>METHODS: The session included a history and exam with faculty and staff as standardized patients, gait recognition videos, and case evaluation for falls risk assessment and prevention. Student perceptions were evaluated using a retrospective pre-post survey, scored on a five-point Likert scale. Wilcoxon signed rank tests were used to assess change and Kruskal Wallis tests to analyze differences by residency choice. <br><br>RESULTS: A range of 5-11 faculty and staff certified 238 medical students during eight one-hour sessions. Overall self-perception of competence in falls risk assessment and prevention improved (p = < 0.001), and did not differ by residency choice, both before and after the training program (p = 0.73 and p = 0.25). Feedback was positive. <br><br>DISCUSSION: This session is a feasible way to teach and assess the competency for falls risk assessment with modest time commitment.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0270-1960",
doi="10.1080/02701960.2015.1115982",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02701960.2015.1115982"
}