Replicable Interprofessional Competency Outcomes from High-Volume, Inter-Institutional, Interprofessional Simulation | JoVE Visualize

Area of Science:

Health Professions Education
Medical Simulation
Interprofessional Collaboration

Background:

Limited studies exist on large-scale interprofessional education (IPE) simulation events accommodating diverse student groups and institutions.
Prior research has not fully explored the impact of single, large-scale, inter-institutional IPE simulation events on student perceptions.
Addressing gaps in understanding the effectiveness and reproducibility of IPE simulation for high-volume student cohorts is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the impact of a large, inter-institutional IPE simulation event on student perceptions of IPE and simulation.
To determine if student perceptions differ across various disciplines (medical, nursing, pharmacy, physical therapy).
To assess the reproducibility of outcomes from such IPE simulation events.

Main Methods:

Conducted two large-scale, inter-institutional IPE simulation events involving 290 students from medical, nursing, pharmacy, and physical therapy programs.
Administered the Attitude Towards Teamwork in Training Undergoing Designed Educational Simulation (ATTITUDES) Questionnaire to measure student perceptions.
Utilized open-ended questions to gather qualitative data on teamwork and communication experiences.

Main Results:

Demonstrated statistically significant improvements across all ATTITUDES subscales post-simulation.
Identified key themes including enhanced time management, reduced role confusion, and improved collaboration and mutual support.
Confirmed the reproducibility of positive student perceptions following the IPE simulation event.

Conclusions:

A single, large-scale IPE simulation event can effectively and reproducibly enhance student perceptions of teamwork, IPE, and simulation as valuable learning modalities.
IPE simulation events are a viable strategy for improving interprofessional attitudes among diverse student populations.
The findings support the scalability and effectiveness of inter-institutional IPE simulation initiatives.