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An interprofessional activity using standardized patients.

Sarah M Westberg1, Jeff Adams, Kathleen Thiede

  • 1College of Pharmacy, University of Minnesota, USA.

American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
|December 7, 2006
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Pharmacy students gained a better understanding of teamwork and other health professions through an interprofessional standardized patient experience (ISPE). This activity enhanced their ability to collaborate effectively in patient care.

Area of Science:

  • Health Professions Education
  • Interprofessional Education
  • Standardized Patient Methodology

Background:

  • Interprofessional collaboration is crucial for effective patient care.
  • Standardized patient experiences offer a unique platform for training healthcare professionals.
  • Integrating diverse health disciplines early in education is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail the creation and execution of an interprofessional activity utilizing standardized patients.
  • To assess the impact of this activity on pharmacy students' perceptions of teamwork and interprofessional roles.

Main Methods:

  • An interprofessional standardized patient experience (ISPE) was designed, involving pharmacy, medical, and nursing students.
  • Students worked in teams to assess standardized patients, focusing on individual professional perspectives.

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  • Collaborative patient care plan development followed the assessment phase.
  • Pre- and post-activity surveys were administered to evaluate student feedback.

    • Main Results:

    • Pharmacy students reported an increased appreciation for the roles of other healthcare professions.
    • The activity successfully fostered a greater awareness of interprofessional dynamics among pharmacy students.

    Conclusions:

    • An interprofessional activity involving multiple health professions and institutions can be successfully implemented despite challenges.
    • Pharmacy students reported enhanced awareness and improved skills in functioning as part of a health professional team.