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Friedman, Susan M.; Gillespie, Suzanne M.; Medina-Walpole, Annette M.; Caprio, Thomas V.; Karuza, Jurgis; McCann, Robert M. – Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 2013
The objective of this study was to identify differences between geriatricians and hospitalists in caring for hospitalized older adults, so as to inform faculty development programs that have the goal of improving older patient care. Eleven hospitalists and 13 geriatricians were surveyed regarding knowledge, confidence, and practice patterns in…
Descriptors: Educational Opportunities, Geriatrics, Caring, Hospitality Occupations
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Calleson, Diane C.; Sloane, Philip D.; Cohen, Lauren W. – Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 2006
An educational CD-ROM/video program was developed to educate nursing home staff about two research-based techniques for reducing agitation and aggression during bathing of persons with Alzheimer's disease, including person-centered showering and the towel bath. This educational program was distributed free of charge to all 15,453 US nursing homes…
Descriptors: Alzheimers Disease, Continuing Education, Nursing Homes, Hospices (Terminal Care)