Geriatric core competencies for non-geriatricians and nurses: a scoping review
Our study highlights that the most emphasized core geriatric competencies in patient care are disease management, medication management, and cognitive problems. However, critical areas, such as interdisciplinary teamwork and addressing patient and caregiver needs, are significantly underrepresented. This gap necessitates a curriculum that fosters a holistic approach to geriatric education among healthcare professionals.
Authors
- Wei‐Hung Lin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3690-627X)
- Ray K. L. Su (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1052-3190)
- Yung-Chen Yu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1857-9762)
- Yi‐Hsuan Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6279-6006)
- Pei-Chun Lai
- Deng‐Chi Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2183-8019)
Institutions
- Chest Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare (TW)
- National Cheng Kung University Hospital (TW)
- National Cheng Kung University (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Geriatrics
- Published
- 2025-11-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-025-06806-8
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Aging and Gerontology Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.60