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Providing Care to an Underserved Older Adult Community Utilizing an Interprofessional Education and Practice Opportunity

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Objective: The goal was to deliver an interprofessional educational experience for students from three healthcare disciplines from the MCPHS School of Pharmacy – Boston, MCPHS Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene, and Harvard School of Dental Medicine, while providing care to an underserved older adult population. Students were assessed to determine the impact of the intentional IPE activities to measure change in interprofessional collaboration-related competencies. Additionally, we assessed the patient-reported impact of the student-led IPE clinics on their understanding of oral health/hygiene and medication adherence and medication-related adverse effects.

Source: American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education

DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpe.2024.101043

Authors: Rita Morelli, Lisa Laspina, Loriel Solodokin, Lisa Thompson, Robert Smethers

Institutions: Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Harvard University

Language: English

Topic: Interprofessional Education and Collaboration

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Quality education

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,400