Priority 4 from the Seniors' Health (Alberta, Canada) PSP
| UNCERTAINTY: How can geriatric-related knowledge among healthcare providers be improved and applied when caring for older adults? (JLA PSP Priority 4) | |
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| Overall ranking | 4 |
| JLA question ID | 0083/4 |
| Explanatory note |
There is a shortage of healthcare practitioners specializing in seniors care across the country. There is a need to equip all healthcare providers with the special skills and knowledge in the care of older people but the optimum way of doing this needs to be established |
| Evidence |
None identified |
| Health Research Classification System category | Generic health relevance |
| Extra information provided by this PSP | |
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| Original uncertainty examples | Providers need to be educated and skilled in provision of care to older persons - older persons aren't just adults with a higher age; they're a unique group with unique needs. ~ I feel a better understanding of geriatrics is required all around. ~ that all service providers for the older adult have the communication and knowledge skills to support the older adult. |
| Submitted by | Health/Social care provider 4, Caregiver 3, Older Adult 3 |
| PSP information | |
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| PSP unique ID | 0083 |
| PSP name | Seniors' Health (Alberta, Canada) |
| Total number of uncertainties identified by this PSP. | 97 (To see a full list of all uncertainties identified, please see the detailed spreadsheet held on the JLA website) |
| Date of priority setting workshop | 13 August 2018 |