Interprofessional orientation for health professionals utilising simulated learning: Findings from a pilot study

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Healthcare Simulation
• Interprofessional Practice

Background:

• Effective orientation for new health profession employees is crucial for team cohesion.
• Simulation laboratories offer a controlled environment for practical skills training.
• Interprofessional education enhances understanding of diverse healthcare roles.

Purpose of the Study:

• To pilot a novel interprofessional educational intervention for new health profession employees.
• To assess the impact of simulation-based training on communication and collaboration skills.
• To evaluate the perceived value of the training on participants' professional practice.

Main Methods:

• Recruited 11 health profession employees for a simulation training session.
• Divided participants into two groups for a simulated patient scenario and observation.
• Conducted pre- and post-training surveys to evaluate content, experience, and value.

Main Results:

• Post-training evaluation scores significantly improved compared to pre-training scores (4.73 vs. 4.10).
• Participants reported positive experiences and perceived value of the training intervention.
• The simulation effectively addressed communication, collaboration, and role responsibilities.

Conclusions:

• The interprofessional educational intervention using simulation is effective for orienting new health employees.
• Simulation-based training shows promise in enhancing interprofessional collaboration and communication.
• Positive outcomes support the expansion of this pilot project in healthcare education.