Mixed simulation course increases participants' positive stress coping abilities.
Chia-Chang Huang1, Fa-Yauh Lee2, Ling-Yu Yang3
1Division of Clinical Skills Training, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC; Department of Medical Education, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC; Division of General Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC; Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC; Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC; Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC; School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC; Institute of Clinical Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
Mixed simulation-interprofessional education (IPE) courses effectively reduced stress and improved coping strategies for physicians, nurses, and pharmacists. These courses enhance interprofessional collaborative practice (IPCP) proficiency and positive stress management skills.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Healthcare Management
- Occupational Health
Background:
- Lack of health professional awareness regarding interprofessional collaborative practice (IPCP) contributes to team stress and conflict.
- Interprofessional collaborative practice (IPCP) is crucial for effective healthcare delivery.
- Addressing stress and conflict in healthcare teams is essential for system efficiency.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the effectiveness of mixed simulation-interprofessional education (IPE) courses.
- To enhance coping strategies for interprofessional collaborative practice (IPCP)-associated stress.
- To evaluate the impact of IPE on stress levels and coping mechanisms among healthcare professionals.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 54 participants including physicians (n=12), nurses (n=28), and pharmacists (n=14) were enrolled.
- Participants completed pre-course (T1), post-course (T2), and end-of-study (T3) questionnaires.
- Self-assessment included perceived stress scale (PSS), stress coping preference scale (SCPS), and IPCP proficiency.
Main Results:
- Physicians reported lower IPCP-associated stress than nurses and pharmacists.
- Post-course (T2) PSS scores significantly decreased for all disciplines compared to pre-course (T1) scores.
- Nurses and pharmacists showed greater improvements in stress coping (PSS and positive SCPS) and IPCP proficiency post-IPE courses.
Conclusions:
- Mixed simulation-IPE courses are effective in enhancing positive stress coping strategies.
- IPE can be integrated into continuing education for healthcare professionals.
- These courses improve interprofessional collaborative practice (IPCP) proficiency and reduce associated stress.
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