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Nursing Home Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic #MMPMID33748421
Ferguson CC; Figy SC; Manley NA
J Med Educ Curric Dev 2021[Jan]; 8 (ä): 2382120521997096 PMID33748421show ga
OBJECTIVE: To help older adults living in nursing homes (NHs) while educating medical and physician assistant (MD/PA) students during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS: Using a multicomponent iterative process, we piloted multiple student led service-learning projects in 2 NHs and 1 hospice agency in the Midwest. Pre-post online student surveys were completed to match student interests with facility needs and to assess learning and obtain feedback regarding their experiences. RESULTS: All 12 interested students completed the initial survey; n = 23 ultimately volunteered (word of mouth); n = 11 (48%) completed the follow-up survey. Opportunities were medical record transfer, grounds beautification, resident biographies, window entertainment, and No-One-Dies-Alone program. Students averaged 9.2 volunteer hours; stated the opportunities were enjoyable, clinically applicable, and socially distanced; and reported learning about unique experiences of older adults in NHs. DISCUSSION: Despite limitations created by the pandemic, mutually beneficial and safe opportunities remain for education in the NH setting.