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Berkman, Barbara J. – Gerontologist, 2011
Purpose of the Study: This paper is a revision of the Kent Award Lecture given at the Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America held in New Orleans, Louisiana, in November, 2010. Design and Methods: This paper looks at the evolution in geriatric social work assessment and outcomes research and concludes with observations of the…
Descriptors: Child Health, Geriatrics, Patients, Aging (Individuals)
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Rowan, Noell L.; Gillette, Patricia D.; Faul, Anna C.; Yankeelov, Pamela A.; Borders, Kevin W.; Deck, Stacy; Nicholas, Lori D.; Wiegand, Mark – Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 2009
With focus on interdisciplinary education models, social work and physical therapy faculty from two proximate universities partnered to create an evidence-based geriatric assessment and brief intervention research, training, and service project for community-dwelling older adults. Assessment tools and interventions were selected from the…
Descriptors: Interdisciplinary Approach, Geriatrics, Physical Therapy, Social Work
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Morishita, Lynne; And Others – Gerontologist, 1989
Reviewed 273 medical records and interviewed 42 referring physicians to examine effectiveness of geriatric day hospital (GDH). Found that GDH provided intensive outpatient care, geriatric assessment, rehabilitation, and alternative to hospitalization: 21 percent of physician-referred patients would have been hospitalized without GDH, 7 percent…
Descriptors: Deinstitutionalization (of Disabled), Delivery Systems, Frail Elderly, Geriatrics
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Welleford, E. Ayn; Parham, Iris A.; Coogle, Constance L.; Netting, F. Ellen – Educational Gerontology, 2004
In this paper, the design and development of a long-distance course on geriatric interdisciplinary teaming are presented. The focus is on the conceptualization of the course, followed by details surrounding developing a design team; designing curricular content; deciding delivery methods; scripting; overseeing and editing videos; and determining…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Geriatrics, Grading, Interdisciplinary Approach
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Flynn, Marilyn L. – Gerontologist, 1980
The experience of the British and Irish coordination of social and health care suggests a categorical rather than comprehensive approach. Personnel training, resource development and planning should be undertaken on a slow, step-by-step schedule. (JAC)
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Foreign Countries, Geriatrics, Gerontology