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Students' experiences and perceptions of interprofessional education during rural placement: A mixed methods study
Lorraine E Walker1, Merylin Cross2, Tony Barnett2
1Monash University, PO Box 527, Frankston, Victoria 3199, Australia; University of Tasmania, Australia.
Nurse Education Today
|January 25, 2019
Summary
Students in rural Australia are ready for interprofessional education, valuing learning about collaborative practice and other professions. Clinical placements offer opportunities to enhance interprofessional engagement and develop essential healthcare skills.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare education
- Interprofessional learning
- Rural health
Background:
- Interprofessional collaboration is crucial for complex healthcare.
- Interprofessional education (IPE) equips students with essential skills.
- IPE in Australian universities is fragmented, highlighting the need for clinical placements.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report student perceptions and readiness for IPE.
- To explore the rural clinical learning environment in Australia.
- To identify factors influencing IPE in practice.
Main Methods:
- Mixed methods approach in rural Victoria, Australia.
- Survey of 60 undergraduate allied health, medicine, nursing, and midwifery students.
- Qualitative data from surveys, interviews, and focus groups.
Main Results:
- Students had ample IPE opportunities and observed role modeling.
- Students believed learning with other professions enhances team effectiveness.
- Students valued learning collaborative practice and other professional roles.
Conclusions:
- Students show readiness for IPE in rural clinical settings.
- Clinical placements offer opportunities to embed and enhance IPE.
- Further research is needed on factors influencing attitudes towards IPE.