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'Real life' clinical learning on an interprofessional training ward
D Freeth1, S Reeves, C Goreham
1City University, St Bartholomew School of Nursing & Midwifery, 20 Bartholomew Close, London, UK. d.s.freeth@city.ac.uk
Nurse Education Today
|June 14, 2001
Summary
This study evaluated an interprofessional training ward placement for healthcare students. Findings highlight benefits for student skill development and teamwork in real-world patient care settings.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Education
- Interprofessional Learning
- Clinical Training
Background:
- Interprofessional education is crucial for modern healthcare.
- Previous pioneering work in Sweden informed this UK-based initiative.
- Training ward placements offer unique learning opportunities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a novel interprofessional training ward placement.
- To assess the impact on student skill development and teamwork.
- To explore varied perspectives on the training ward pilot.
Main Methods:
- Multi-method evaluation including interviews, observations, and questionnaires.
- Involved medical, nursing, occupational therapy, and physiotherapy students.
- Data collected from students, patients, and clinical staff.
Main Results:
- Students developed profession-specific skills in a real-world setting.
- Enhanced interprofessional teamwork and collaboration observed.
- Facilitators provided crucial support through reflective sessions and problem-based learning.
Conclusions:
- The interprofessional training ward pilot was effective in enhancing student learning.
- The placement provided valuable insights into interprofessional healthcare education.
- Nursing perspectives were particularly examined within the pilot study.
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