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Simulation in pharmacy education to enhance interprofessional education.
Reem Kayyali1, Nicola Harrap1, Aiden Albayaty1
1School of Pharmacy, Chemistry and Life Sciences, Kingston University, Kingston upon Thames, UK.
The International Journal of Pharmacy Practice
|January 17, 2019
Summary
Simulation-based learning (SBL) effectively integrated pharmacy and nursing students for interprofessional education (IPE). This approach enhanced communication confidence and understanding of diverse healthcare roles, preparing students for collaborative practice.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Healthcare Simulation
- Interprofessional Education
Background:
- Increasing healthcare demands necessitate new roles for healthcare professionals (HCPs).
- Simulation-based learning (SBL) offers a viable training format for multidisciplinary HCPs and students.
- Existing nursing SBL programs can be adapted for interprofessional education (IPE).
Purpose of the Study:
- To adapt nursing SBL for pharmacy student participation.
- To evaluate the perceptions and effectiveness of SBL for interprofessional education (IPE).
- To assess the impact of SBL on communication confidence and understanding of professional roles.
Main Methods:
- Utilized simulated hospital ward and general practitioner (GP) practice settings.
- Involved pharmacy and nursing students as participants.
- Evaluated outcomes through questionnaires and interviews.
Main Results:
- High participant satisfaction reported, with 96% finding sessions useful.
- All SBL components (briefing, setting, scenario, feedback, interactions) received high ratings (89-97%).
- Significant enhancement in communication confidence (p ≤ 0.05) and appreciation for teamwork were observed.
Conclusions:
- Students recognized the importance and utility of interprofessional education (IPE).
- SBL is a valuable tool for facilitating interprofessional collaboration.
- SBL supports HCPs in adopting new roles and working effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
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