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KINGSTON, R.I., November 9<\/strong>, 2016<\/strong> \u2014 An older man carefully walks a straight line marked on the carpet while students assess his gait. Down the hall, a woman rises from her wheelchair to demonstrate a new prosthesis. In a room nearby, students advise a woman on medication use.<\/p>\n

Nearly 30 older adults from the community are at the 溏心vlog免费B站 this October morning as volunteers in the Senior Health and Wellness Program. The annual event is organized by the Colleges of Health Sciences<\/a>, Nursing<\/a> and Pharmacy<\/a> \u2014 which form the Academic Health Collaborative<\/a> \u2014 as well as Johnson & Wales\u2019 physician assistant program. 溏心vlog免费B站 120 graduate and undergraduate students break into teams to provide health screenings and recommendations for each volunteer.<\/p>\n

The program started nearly a decade ago with about 14 volunteers and physical therapy students, says Janice Hulme<\/a>, associate clinical professor of physical therapy and an event organizer. In recent years it has expanded to include pharmacy, nursing and nutrition students, and plans are in the works to add social work majors and other disciplines.<\/p>\n

Teams include students from physical therapy, nutrition, pharmacy, nursing and physician assistance. \u201cInitially, they\u2019re very nervous,\u201d she says of the students, who gain tangible clinical expertise and improve communication and teamwork skills. \u201cAfterward, they tell us it is one of the greatest experiences they have.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Helen Kwetkowski of Narragansett discusses her daily medication regimen with pharmacy student Nada Elgabrouny of Egypt during the Senior Health and Wellness Program held at 溏心vlog免费B站 in October. The program brings together teams of students within the Academic Health Collaborative and Johnson & Wales University for interprofessional education and community outreach involving senior adults who volunteer for health assessments and advice. (Photo by Nora Lewis)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At an initial meeting in September, the teams assess each person\u2019s health \u2014 diet, vital signs, sleep habits, medications, mobility, strength, balance. The teams then gather to review findings and write recommendations for each person. A month later, the volunteers return for reassessments and recommendations.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is an excellent example of interprofessional education, and it\u2019s a service to the community,\u201d says Geoffrey Greene<\/a>, professor of nutrition. He says the program allows students to experience the multi-disciplinary approach to health care, which is becoming the norm.<\/p>\n

The program is feeding research as well. Faculty have begun collecting data from student participants to gauge learning through interprofessional education and teamwork, Hulme says.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s great because it gives us a chance to learn what everyone else does and to see how they do it. Each person might see something different,\u201d says Antoinette Gagliard, a physical therapy major from Walpole, Mass<\/strong>. \u201cAnd they (the volunteers) are so sweet; they brighten our day.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s pretty fun,\u201d adds teammate Austin Faria, a pharmacy student from East Providence<\/strong>. \u201cI like how the other disciplines are folded in.\u201d<\/p>\n

Their team is working with Pauline Tudino of Narragansett, assessing how she moves from a seated to standing position, then asking her to draw the face of a clock to illustrate 11:10. \u201cI enjoy coming here. It keeps me smart,\u201d she says. \u201cYou have to stay ahead of theses guys.\u201d<\/p>\n

Helen Kwetkowski of Narragansett was relieved to know that she would not have to remember the team\u2019s advice because it would be provided in writing. \u201cI want to take the paper to the doctor,\u201d she says. Hulme notes that faculty review each report before it is mailed.<\/p>\n

The students receive valuable advice, too. \u201cOne year students didn\u2019t ask before referring to seniors by their first names, and a woman called them on it,\u201d Hulme says. \u201cIt opens their eyes about older people.\u201d<\/p>\n

That is what Mary Patton of South Kingstown had in mind. \u201cIt was my opportunity to talk to them about how seniors should and should not be treated.\u201d<\/p>\n

The morning ends with a feedback session, during which volunteers praise the students\u2019 clinical expertise, communication and professionalism. And just as importantly, the students discover how meaningful their work can be: A man with Parkinson\u2019s disease tells the group that thanks to his team he now has hope for a healthier and happier life.<\/p>\n

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