HUBS OF INNOVATION: GWEP UTILIZATION OF TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION FOR TRAINING AND SERVICE DELIVERY

Technology offers powerful tools for meeting the increasing needs of older adults and caregivers. The Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program recognizes the important role technology will play in service delivery and training by fostering innovation to meet local training and healthcare needs. This...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Caprio, Thomas V, Bennett, Katherine A, O’Barr, Greg, Carrico, Catherine P, McKibbin, Christine
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Oxford University Press 2019
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Session 1530 (Symposium)
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6840498/
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igz038.1364
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Sumario:Technology offers powerful tools for meeting the increasing needs of older adults and caregivers. The Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program recognizes the important role technology will play in service delivery and training by fostering innovation to meet local training and healthcare needs. This symposium will review the innovative models and strategies GWEPs are utilizing to improve care including Project ECHO, remote monitoring, and telehealth. The policy implications of these models will be presented, including current legislative action to support technology and innovation in the care of older adults.

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