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Nicholas M Hudak1, Betsy Melcher, Justine Strand de Oliveira
1Nicholas M. Hudak, MPA, MSEd, PA-C, is an associate professor in the Department of Community and Family Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, and clinical coordinator for the Duke University Physician Assistant Program in Durham, North Carolina. Betsy Melcher, MS, ATC, MHS, PA-C, is an assistant professor in the Department of Community and Family Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, and academic coordinator for the Duke University Physician Assistant Program in Durham, North Carolina. Justine Strand de Oliveira, DrPH, PA-C, is a professor emeritus for the Duke University School of Medicine, Department of Community and Family Medicine, and the Duke University Physician Assistant Program in Durham, North Carolina.
Purpose:
This study describes clinical preceptors' perceptions of interprofessional practice, the nature and variety of physician assistant (PA) students' interprofessional interactions during clinical training, and factors that facilitate or hinder interprofessional education (IPE) in clinical settings.
Methods:
This qualitative study involved interviews with preceptors that were audio-recorded, transcribed, and then analyzed through an iterative process to identify key conceptual themes.
Results:
Fourteen preceptors from a variety of clinical settings participated. Four themes were identified: (1) preceptors define interprofessional practice differently; (2) students learn about teams by being a part of teams; (3) preceptors separate students to avoid diluting learning experiences; and (4) preceptors can facilitate IPE by introducing students to members of the team and role modeling team skills.
Conclusions:
The themes may inform PA educators' efforts to increase IPE in clinical settings through educational interventions with both preceptors and students.
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