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Virtual Reality-Based Training Software for Improved Recognition of Elder Abuse and Neglect

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Executive Summary Elder abuse and neglect (EA/N) affects 1 in 10 older adults. Despite high prevalence rates of elder abuse and neglect (EA/N), compliance with mandatory reporting remains low; a lack of practical training on EA/N has been identified as a barrier. Researchers at Michigan State University have developed an innovative virtual-reality based educational program intended to improve EA/N recognition and reporting among nurses and social workers providing in-home services.  Description of Technology The overall goal of this training program is to increase compliance with mandatory reporting guidelines through improved recognition of EA/N. Increased recognition of EA/N cases among healthcare providers is crucial as it leads to enhanced care planning decisions by incorporating appropriate interventions relevant to the EA/N circumstances. The educational program consists of two parts including an introductory course and advanced assessment training in virtual-reality. The advanced assessment training is focused on learning to use the QualCare scale, an instrument used to assess quality of family caregiving. Data was evaluated in terms of user satisfaction, changes in knowledge and changes in practice. Results indicate that participants were satisfied with the content and format of the training program. Participants made gains in knowledge in identification and had 99% accuracy in their mandatory reporting decisions. Key BenefitsEvaluation data indicate that this interdisciplinary training program was a satisfactory way to learnProfessionals reported making changes in their daily practice based on knowledge and skills learnedClinical practice impactFew implementation barriers encountered ApplicationsIncreased compliance with mandatory reportingIncreased recognition of EA/N cases among healthcareEnhanced care planning decisions  Patent Status:   Under Review Licensing Rights Available Full licensing rights available Inventors: Dr. Carolyn E. Z. Pickering, Dr. Kimberly Ridenour, Dr. Zachary Salaysay, Dr. David Reyes-Gastelum, Dr. Steven J. Pierce

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Name: Carolyn Ziminski Pickering, Assistant Professor

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美国