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Lingsweiler A, Tavs K. Immersive Age Friendly Care: Taking CBT to the Next Level. Professional Development poster presented at Transforming Practice: The Intersection of Technology and Nursing Excellence; Advocate Health Nursing Research and Professional Development Conference 2025; November 12, 2025; Virtual.
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Professional Development poster presented at Transforming Practice: The Intersection of Technology and Nursing Excellence; Advocate Health Nursing Research and Professional Development Conference 2025; November 12, 2025; Virtual.
Abstract
Background/Introduction:
A 162-bed acute care Midwest hospital serves the largest population of patients aged 65 and older in the state. The unique healthcare needs of older adults benefit from evidence-based, individualized care commonly known as the “4Ms: What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility.
Objective:
Develop an innovative, hands-on educational program using simulation to increase nurses’ knowledge and skill in caring for older adult patients.
Method:
The program utilized unfolding simulation sessions as its primary method of education. These sessions focused on the 4 Ms with each aspect addressed individually and in combination. Teammates were asked to address an unsafe environment and disoriented patient by implementing knowledge of age-friendly principles. An interactive discussion and symptom matching activity reinforced delirium versus dementia. The use of simulation allowed nurses to engage in realistic, scenario-based learning, improving their ability to handle complex cases of elderly patient care. Additionally, nurses verified their competency in completing the Comprehensive Mobility Evaluation Tool (CMET) as the mobility focus. A robust debrief summarizing all 4 Ms of Age Friendly Care was completed.
Findings:
Pre- and post-education assessments revealed substantial gains in knowledge with 100% of nurses able to identify the 4 Ms of Age Friendly Care after completing the simulation. Additionally, 85% of nurses, up from 7% pre-simulation, could correctly recognize the symptoms of delirium, demonstrating the simulation's effectiveness in improving clinical recognition.
Implications for Practice:
The innovative use of simulation for Age-Friendly care significantly enhanced the knowledge and skills of the nursing team. Sustainability efforts are ongoing to reinforce Age Friendly Care principles through Epic documentation audits and daily discussions during multi-disciplinary rounds. This approach has proven successful in bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application - ultimately enhancing patient care.
Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
11-12-2025
Immersive Age Friendly Care: Taking CBT to the Next Level
Background/Introduction:
A 162-bed acute care Midwest hospital serves the largest population of patients aged 65 and older in the state. The unique healthcare needs of older adults benefit from evidence-based, individualized care commonly known as the “4Ms: What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility.
Objective:
Develop an innovative, hands-on educational program using simulation to increase nurses’ knowledge and skill in caring for older adult patients.
Method:
The program utilized unfolding simulation sessions as its primary method of education. These sessions focused on the 4 Ms with each aspect addressed individually and in combination. Teammates were asked to address an unsafe environment and disoriented patient by implementing knowledge of age-friendly principles. An interactive discussion and symptom matching activity reinforced delirium versus dementia. The use of simulation allowed nurses to engage in realistic, scenario-based learning, improving their ability to handle complex cases of elderly patient care. Additionally, nurses verified their competency in completing the Comprehensive Mobility Evaluation Tool (CMET) as the mobility focus. A robust debrief summarizing all 4 Ms of Age Friendly Care was completed.
Findings:
Pre- and post-education assessments revealed substantial gains in knowledge with 100% of nurses able to identify the 4 Ms of Age Friendly Care after completing the simulation. Additionally, 85% of nurses, up from 7% pre-simulation, could correctly recognize the symptoms of delirium, demonstrating the simulation's effectiveness in improving clinical recognition.
Implications for Practice:
The innovative use of simulation for Age-Friendly care significantly enhanced the knowledge and skills of the nursing team. Sustainability efforts are ongoing to reinforce Age Friendly Care principles through Epic documentation audits and daily discussions during multi-disciplinary rounds. This approach has proven successful in bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application - ultimately enhancing patient care.
Affiliations
Aurora Medical Center Grafton