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Anne E Durkin1, Richard S Feinn
1About the Authors Anne E. Durkin, PhD, RN, is a professor of nursing, Quinnipiac University School of Nursing, Hamden, Connecticut. Richard S. Feinn, PhD, MS, MA, is an associate professor of medical sciences, Quinnipiac University Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine, North Haven, Connecticut. For more information, contact Dr. Durkin at anne.durkin@quinnipiac.edu.
Aim:
The aim of the study was to examine self-efficacy among traditional and accelerated nursing students with regard to interprofessional learning.
Background:
The World Health Organization and other organizations recognize the need for interprofessional education to prepare health care providers for collaborative practice. Graduates of baccalaureate nursing programs require competence in interprofessional collaboration and communication.
Method:
Traditional (n = 239) and accelerated (n = 114) nursing students' self-efficacy was measured utilizing Mann et al.'s Self-Efficacy for Interprofessional Experiential Learning Scale.
Results:
Accelerated students averaged significantly higher than traditional students on the interprofessional team evaluation and feedback subscale (p = .006) and overall self-efficacy (p = .041).
Conclusion:
Awareness of possible differences between traditional and accelerated nursing students with regard to self-efficacy may help faculty develop effective interprofessional learning experiences for students in each cohort. Although results cannot be generalized, findings from this study provide evidence to guide the selection of learning strategies.
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