Interdisciplinary Education and Skills Acquisition in PALTC
The purpose of the study is to analyze the effect of an educational intervention that immerses Osteopathic Medical Students (OMS) within a post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) setting with exposure to and interaction with an interdisciplinary team. We will analyze OMSs' knowledge and attitudes regarding PALTC as a result of interaction with an interdisciplinary team of providers. Additionally, the acquisition of clinical skills will be assessed through analysis of their development of integrated plans of care that encompass appropriate disciplines and services for individuals residing in PALTC. Behaviors will be assessed via 360 degree evaluations.
Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this session, learners will be able to:
- Discuss the need for improving PALTC education among medical students and its potential impact on improving care and reducing cost.
- Review current and past models of medical student education in PALTC.
- Describe the proposed intervention for introducing medical students to the IDT in PALTC and its implementation.
- Review current observations of proposed interventions.
