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Summary
Group process education is vital for Allied Health students. A University of Texas program uses a theoretical and experiential approach with a unique assessment form to enhance learning outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Allied Health Education
- Group Dynamics
- Nursing Pedagogy
Background:
- Group process is a critical skill for allied health professionals.
- Existing allied health curricula may not adequately address group dynamics.
- Effective training in group process is essential for interprofessional collaboration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To advocate for the integration of group process as core content in Allied Health education.
- To describe a specific group process educational program implemented at the University of Texas School of Nursing.
- To present a novel group process assessment and analysis form.
Main Methods:
- The study describes a program employing a dual approach: theoretical instruction and experiential learning.
- A specialized group process assessment and analysis form was developed and utilized.
- Program evaluation involved analyzing data collected through the assessment form.
Main Results:
- The described program effectively integrates theoretical and experiential learning in group process.
- The group process assessment and analysis form provides a structured method for evaluation.
- Initial evaluation results indicate positive outcomes for student learning in group process.
Conclusions:
- Group process should be a fundamental component of Allied Health educational programs.
- The described program and assessment tool offer a model for other institutions.
- Further research should explore the long-term impact of such training on clinical practice.