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Interprofessional pain education: definitions, exemplars and future directions.
Eloise Carr1, Judy Watt-Watson2
1Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.
British Journal of Pain
|October 31, 2015
Summary
Interprofessional education (IPE) for pain management is crucial for healthcare professionals (HCPs) but lacking in curricula. New methods and political engagement can improve pain education for better collaboration.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Pain Management
- Interprofessional Collaboration
Background:
- Effective pain management necessitates collaboration among healthcare professionals (HCPs).
- Current HCP curricula often lack opportunities for interprofessional learning regarding pain and professional roles.
- Existing research on interprofessional education (IPE) for pain management suffers from methodological heterogeneity, limiting conclusions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the need for integrated interprofessional education (IPE) in pain management training.
- To identify current gaps in pain education within healthcare professional curricula.
- To explore innovative approaches and strategies for advancing IPE in pain management.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of survey data on current healthcare professional curricula.
- Review of published evaluations of interprofessional education (IPE) in pain management.
- Identification of emerging trends and pedagogical innovations in IPE.
Main Results:
- Survey data indicate a significant deficit in interprofessional learning opportunities within HCP pain management education.
- Methodological inconsistencies across existing IPE pain management studies hinder definitive conclusions.
- Innovative approaches such as web-based learning, simulated patients, and political advocacy are emerging.
Conclusions:
- There is a critical need to integrate interprofessional education (IPE) into healthcare professional (HCP) training for effective pain management.
- Addressing the lack of collaborative learning in pain management requires innovative pedagogical strategies and policy engagement.
- Future directions emphasize advanced learning methods and leveraging political opportunities to enhance pain education.
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