An evaluation of provider educational needs in geriatric care

Eval Health Prof. 2004 Mar;27(1):95-103. doi: 10.1177/0163278703261209.

Abstract

Providers of geriatric care in Arkansas were surveyed to determine the desire for more information on their specialty as well as opportunities for further training. Those in the nursing profession were most interested in further training, and the major area of interest for all providers was in cognitive decline and mental health information. Specifically, information was sought in the areas of dementia, depression, and memory loss. It is recommended that improvement in geriatric care in the future should focus on nursing education and on raising the level of knowledge and academic prestige in the treatment of elderly patients, especially in the mental health areas.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Arkansas
  • Attitude of Health Personnel*
  • Dementia / nursing
  • Depression / nursing
  • Education, Continuing / standards*
  • Female
  • Geriatric Nursing / education*
  • Geriatric Nursing / standards
  • Health Services for the Aged / standards*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Memory Disorders / nursing
  • Needs Assessment
  • Pharmacists / standards
  • Social Work / education
  • Social Work / standards
  • Surveys and Questionnaires