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Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

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View the world through a different lens: shadowing another provider.

David A Thompson¹, Christine G Holzmueller, Lisa Lubomski

¹Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Quality and Safety Research Group, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, USA. dthomps1@jhmi.edu

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This study shows that a shadowing tool improves healthcare professionals' understanding of diverse roles in patient care. This enhanced interprofessional awareness can lead to better teamwork and patient outcomes.

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Area of Science:

Healthcare education
Interprofessional collaboration
Patient care quality

Background:

Effective patient care relies on understanding the roles of all healthcare professionals.
Lack of interprofessional understanding can hinder collaboration and patient outcomes.
Innovative educational tools are needed to foster this understanding.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the impact of a shadowing tool on healthcare professionals' understanding of interprofessional roles.
To assess the tool's effectiveness in promoting empathy and collaboration.
To identify potential improvements in patient care through enhanced role perception.

Main Methods:

Development and implementation of a structured shadowing tool for healthcare professionals.
Pre- and post-shadowing surveys to assess changes in role understanding and perception.
Qualitative feedback collection from participants regarding their experience.

Main Results:

Significant improvement in participants' understanding of other professions' responsibilities.
Increased appreciation for the complexity and value of diverse healthcare roles.
Positive feedback on the tool's practical application and educational value.

Conclusions:

The shadowing tool is an effective method for enhancing interprofessional understanding in healthcare.
Promoting awareness of professional roles can foster better teamwork and potentially improve patient care.
Further research should explore the long-term impact on clinical practice and patient outcomes.