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A safe place with space for learning: Experiences from an interprofessional training ward.
Karin Hallin1, Anna Kiessling1
1a Department of Clinical Sciences , Karolinska Institutet, Danderyd Hospital , Stockholm , Sweden.
Journal of Interprofessional Care
|March 5, 2016
Summary
Interprofessional training wards offer a supportive environment for students to develop collaborative skills. This safe space fosters personal and professional growth, enhancing future healthcare professionals' confidence and competence.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Education
- Interprofessional Practice
- Medical Training
Background:
- Interprofessional learning in clinical settings enhances student competence.
- The specific learning processes within interprofessional training wards (IPTWs) require further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore medical, nursing, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy students' perspectives on their learning processes within an IPTW.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative content analysis of 333 free-text student questionnaire answers (2004-2011).
Main Results:
- Students perceived the IPTW as an enriching "safe place with space" due to authentic patients, effective teams, supportive supervisors, and adapted structures.
- Students reported personal, professional, and interprofessional development, moving "from chaos to clarity" with increased confidence in future professional roles.
Conclusions:
- Supportive IPTWs facilitate student development by providing a safe, interactive environment, fostering confidence and competence.
- Impaired learning environments can hinder student progress in interprofessional settings.
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