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The Interdisciplinary House Calls program fostered collaboration among health students. Participants valued teamwork and understood each discipline's unique contributions to patient care.

Area of Science:

  • Health Professions Education
  • Interprofessional Healthcare
  • Geriatric Medicine

Background:

  • Healthcare education increasingly emphasizes interprofessional collaboration.
  • Traditional training models often lack opportunities for diverse health students to practice teamwork.
  • Effective geriatric care requires coordinated efforts from multiple health disciplines.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the Interdisciplinary House Calls program's impact on health students' understanding of teamwork.
  • To assess students' appreciation for the roles of different health disciplines in clinical settings.
  • To provide a practical, team-based learning experience for students in a geriatric context.

Main Methods:

  • Students from medical, nursing, communication disorders, and health sciences programs participated.

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  • Teams of students completed four home visits with elderly patients over 18 months.
  • The program facilitated interdisciplinary team work in a real-world clinical environment.

    • Main Results:

    • Students reported a greater understanding of the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration.
    • Participants expressed increased appreciation for the contributions of each health-related discipline.
    • The program provided valuable clinical exposure to geriatric patient care.

    Conclusions:

    • Interdisciplinary team-based learning in clinical settings effectively enhances student understanding of collaboration.
    • Experiential learning through programs like Interdisciplinary House Calls fosters respect for diverse professional roles.
    • Such initiatives are crucial for preparing future healthcare professionals for integrated patient care.