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Immersing undergraduates into an interprofessional longitudinal rural placement
L F Gum1, J N Richards, L Walters
1Flinders University Rural Clinical School, Renmark, South Australia, Australia.
Rural and Remote Health
|March 1, 2013
Summary
Rural interprofessional education enhances student learning and teamwork. Students gained respect for diverse health professional roles and improved collaboration skills through integrated community placements.
Area of Science:
- Health Professions Education
- Rural Health
- Interprofessional Learning
Background:
- The Integrated Multidisciplinary Model of Education in Rural Settings (IMMERSe) program piloted in South Australia aimed to foster interprofessional learning.
- Students from various health disciplines were placed in a rural setting for one to two semesters.
- Joint educational sessions focused on interprofessional relations and teamwork through diverse activities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore student perspectives on rural interprofessional clinical placements.
- To understand student experiences regarding professionalism, teamwork, and collegial relationships.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of an integrated rural health education model.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative approach utilizing focus groups and reflective writing.
- Analysis of student thoughts and reflections on professional interactions.
- Exploration of student experiences in a rural interprofessional clinical setting.
Main Results:
- Three key themes emerged: interprofessional interactions with peers, health professionals, and the community.
- Students developed increased respect for health professionals outside their discipline.
- Students recognized how their roles could integrate with others' expertise for collaborative practice.
Conclusions:
- Rural community-integrated placements enhance student learning experiences.
- Interprofessional learning in rural settings improves understanding of professionalism, teamwork, and collegiality.
- Reflective journaling is an effective tool for assessing student experiences in interprofessional education.
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