Generic competences for health and social care professionals working with older persons ; Literature review : a secondary analysis

Abstract

The care and support of older people is very complex. A multidisciplinary team approach is absolutely necessary. Collaboration and communication are essential competences to optimize the team approach but also to address the individual needs (including prevention and health advocacy) of older persons. Collaboration with the older person (or care giver) is important too. Sometimes communication with older people requires special skills. The CanMEDs roles offers a framework for the necessary competences. However, multicultural competences need to be added, and special attention must be paid at technological competences and the recognition of elderly abuse.