Anita
Van Wingerden,
PT, DPT
Assistant Professor
Rutgers University
Dr. Anita Van Wingerden - Assistant Professor at Rutgers University, School of Health Professions, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. In 2019, she co-developed the Rutgers Osteoporosis/Fall Risk Screening Event, an interprofessional education and immersive experience for students with pharmacy and nursing faculty. She is Chair of the New Jersey Interagency Council on Osteoporosis for the State of New Jersey, Department of Health, and is dedicated to promoting interprofessional education and community awareness of bone health and fall risk. Her research focus is promoting wellness in older adults through community Ai Chi programs and preventing Osteoporosis/Fall Risk through aquatic exercise.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
Interprofessional Student Poster Description: Background: Osteoporosis is a preventable metabolic bone disease that increases the risk of debilitating falls and fractures. Early screening is important to identify people at risk for osteoporosis and falls. We developed an Osteoporosis and Fall Risk Interprofessional Practice and Education (IPPE) Event where students can learn and perform a comprehensive screening. The study's purpose was to evaluate the effectiveness of interprofessional peer-teaching during an osteoporosis and fall risk screening.Design: Student participants were recruited…