Model System:
TBIReference Type:
JournalAccession No.:
J75663Journal:
Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education
Year, Volume, Issue, Page(s):
, 7, 2, 453-468Publication Website:
Abstract:
Article describes the evaluation of a simulation interprofessional education (IPE) curriculum, including faculty training as debriefers/facilitators, identify learning objectives and outcomes. Providing IPE to health professional students can prepare them in the workforce to have the necessary skills to function in a collaborative practice ready environment. The IPE simulation curriculum was delivered to 445 medical student learners from 8 different health professions and involved 36 faculty members from differing professions. Program evaluation involved seeking feedback from student learners and faculty facilitator/debriefers. The student survey assessed learning objectives, including communication of roles and responsibilities, communication and organization of information, engagement of other health professions in shared patient-centered problem solving, interprofessional assessment of patient status, and preparation of patients from transition of care to home. The faculty survey assessed faculty experience levels in IPE, role as facilitator/debriefer, and future needs for sustainability of the program. Student evaluation of the IPE simulation experience revealed students believed they improved their interprofessional communication skills and had a better understanding of health professional roles and responsibilities. Faculty feedback indicated that students achieved learning objectives and their continued commitment to IPE; however, additional training and development were identified as areas of need.
Author(s):
DeMarco, Lisa, Panzarella, Karen, Ferro, Heather, Pownall, Lynn, Case, Andrew, Nowakowski, Patricia, Stewart, Maxine, Cieri, Nicole, Dowd, Colleen, Dunford, Denise