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Web-based Interactive Self-Assessment Learning Module 2: Dementia and Psychosocial Issues in Older Adults

Web-based Interactive Self-Assessment Learning Module 2: Dementia and Psychosocial Issues in Older Adults

University of Florida College of Medicine
Authors:  
Miho Bautista, MS, John Meuleman, MS
Sponsor: 
Geriatrics Academic Career Award (GACA)
POGOe Id: 
20590
Posted: 
11/19/2009
Updated: 
09/06/2012
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Abstract: 

This product includes several quick reference sheets along with a web-based interactive learning module on Dementia and Psychosocial issues in Older Adults, which provides students in a geriatric clerkship rotation with a self-assessment of knowledge required in diagnosing and managing older adults with an increased risk for dementia. This learning module covers broad issues on management of the aging syndrome to increase students' knowledge, skills, and confidence in managing medically complex older patients. 

Educational objectives: 

Students will gain knowledge required in diagnosing and managing older patients with an increased risk for dementia.

Additional information/Special implementation requirements or guidelines: 

An internet connection is required to access the self assessment web module.

For more information about this program at the University of Florida, go to http://aging.ufl.edu/education/the-4th-year-required-geriatrrehabilitation-clerkship/learning-modules/.

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Contact person/corresponding author: 
Dr. Miho Bautista: [email protected]
Suggested Citation:
Dr. Miho Bautista and Dr. John Meuleman. Web-based Interactive Self-Assessment Learning Module 2: Dementia and Psychosocial Issues in Older Adults. POGOe - Portal of Geriatrics Online Education; 2009 Available from: http://www.pogoe.org/productid/20590