School of Nursing, Boise State University, 1910 W University Drive, Boise, ID 83725, USA.
School of Public and Population Health, Boise State University, 1910 W University Drive, Boise, ID 83725, USA.
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023 Feb 11;20(4):3173. doi: 10.3390/ijerph20043173.
A statewide landscape analysis was initiated to identify workforce development and educational needs concerning the support of persons with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD). Educational programs preparing healthcare professionals were targeted since people with ADRD, and their families/caregivers, often have frequent, ongoing contact with healthcare providers. A literature review and thematic analysis discovered a dearth of research and a lack of consistent competency identification for healthcare education. A crosswalk comparison of various competency models led to the development of a five factor model. A survey based on this model was sent to educators statewide evaluating confidence in ADRD-specific competency attainment in graduates. Descriptive statistics and factor analysis led to a revision of the original five factor model to a three factor model, including competencies in Global Dementia knowledge, Communication, and Safety, each with various sub-competencies. Identifying ADRD-specific competencies for graduating healthcare students is essential. This three factor competency framework will support educational programs in examining curricular offerings and increasing awareness concerning the needs of the ADRD population. Furthermore, using a robust competency model for healthcare education can assist in preparing graduates to address the needs of those with ADRD as well as the needs of the family/caregiving system and environment.
发起了一项全州范围的景观分析，以确定与支持阿尔茨海默病及相关痴呆症（ADRD）患者有关的劳动力发展和教育需求。由于患有 ADRD 的人及其家人/照顾者经常与医疗保健提供者频繁接触，因此针对准备医疗保健专业人员的教育计划是目标。文献回顾和主题分析发现，医疗保健教育的研究匮乏，并且缺乏一致的能力识别。各种能力模型的交叉比较导致了五因素模型的发展。基于该模型的调查被发送给全州的教育工作者，评估毕业生在特定于 ADRD 的能力方面的信心。描述性统计和因子分析导致对原始五因素模型进行了修订，改为三因素模型，包括全球痴呆症知识、沟通和安全方面的能力，每个能力都有不同的子能力。确定毕业医疗保健学生的 ADRD 特定能力至关重要。这个三因素能力框架将支持教育计划审查课程提供，并提高对 ADRD 人群需求的认识。此外，使用强大的医疗保健教育能力模型可以帮助准备毕业生满足患有 ADRD 的人的需求以及家庭/照顾系统和环境的需求。
