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A Method to Implement Interprofessional Simulations into Established Curriculum: Process and Survey of Student
Deborah A Patten1, Gina Fieler
1College of Health Professions, Northern Kentucky University, 495J Founders Hall/ Health Innovation Building, 40 Kenton Drive, Highland Heights, KY 41099, USA. Tel 859-572-5866, fax 859-572-1314. pattend@nku.edu.
Journal of Allied Health
|June 6, 2019
Summary
Interprofessional education (IPE) simulations effectively enhance teamwork and communication among diverse healthcare students. Despite challenges, these simulations offer valuable learning experiences, improving interprofessional collaboration skills.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Education
- Medical Simulation
- Interprofessional Practice
Background:
- Interprofessional education (IPE) is crucial for developing effective healthcare teams.
- Simulation provides a safe environment for students to practice teamwork.
- Integrating IPE into existing healthcare curricula faces significant logistical and administrative hurdles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the process of incorporating IPE simulations into nursing, radiologic science, and respiratory care curricula.
- To evaluate the effectiveness and student perception of IPE simulation activities.
Main Methods:
- Developed and implemented IPE simulations for nursing, radiologic science, and respiratory care students.
- Administered post-simulation surveys to assess student experiences and learning outcomes (n=98).
Main Results:
- IPE simulation activities were perceived as effective and enjoyable learning opportunities.
- Students reported improvements in teamwork, communication, mutual respect, and understanding of others' roles.
- The simulations successfully met core IPE competencies.
Conclusions:
- IPE simulations are a meaningful learning activity despite implementation challenges.
- These simulations are valuable for fostering interprofessional collaboration skills among healthcare students.
- Faculty efforts in interdisciplinary collaboration through simulation are worthwhile.
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