Interprofessional simulation-based education program: a promising approach for changing stereotypes and improving...

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Nursing Education
• Interprofessional Collaboration

Background:

• Effective physician-nurse working relationships depend on positive perceptions and collaborative attitudes.
• Professional stereotypes can hinder nurse-physician collaboration.
• Communication education is crucial for interprofessional teamwork.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the impact of an interprofessional simulation-based communication education program.
• To evaluate changes in medical and nursing students' perceptions of each other.
• To examine shifts in attitudes toward nurse-physician collaboration.

Main Methods:

• A pretest-posttest design was employed.
• The study involved 96 medical and nursing students.
• Interprofessional simulation training focused on communication, respect, and trust.

Main Results:

• Baseline data revealed the presence of professional stereotypes among students.
• Simulation training positively transformed students' perceptions of each other's profession.
• Attitudes toward nurse-physician collaboration significantly improved post-training.

Conclusions:

• Interprofessional simulation-based communication education is effective in reducing professional stereotypes.
• The program enhanced mutual respect, trust, and collaborative attitudes between future physicians and nurses.
• This educational approach can foster a more effective and collaborative healthcare environment.