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Interprofessional Healthcare Students' Perceptions of a Simulation-Based Learning Experience.
Alison Nichols1, Steve Wiley, Briyana Ll Morrell
1School of Occupational Therapy, University of Indianapolis, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46227, USA. Tel 317-788-6178. anichols@uindy.edu.
Journal of Allied Health
|September 6, 2019
Summary
Simulation-based learning experiences effectively enhance interprofessional education (IPE) for healthcare students. This approach improved understanding of team roles, collaborative practice, and patient-centered care, fostering a greater desire for future IPE participation.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Education
- Interprofessional Practice
- Simulation-Based Learning
Background:
- Academic healthcare programs increasingly integrate interprofessional education (IPE) to prepare students for collaborative clinical practice.
- Effective interprofessional communication and understanding of team roles are crucial for optimal patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a simulation-based learning experience (SBLE) designed to enhance interprofessional education among diverse healthcare students.
- To assess the impact of SBLE on students' perceptions of interprofessional communication, team roles, and collaborative practice.
Main Methods:
- A simulation-based learning experience (SBLE) was implemented involving 130 students from six healthcare professions.
- Data were collected to analyze changes in students' perceptions regarding collaborative practice and patient outcomes.
Main Results:
- Statistically significant improvements were observed in participants' perceptions of roles/responsibilities for collaborative practice (p = 0.001).
- Participants showed significant positive changes in their views on patient outcomes from collaborative practice (p = 0.002).
- Students reported a greater understanding of healthcare team roles and a stronger desire to engage in IPE.
Conclusions:
- Simulation-based learning experiences positively impact healthcare students' perceptions of interprofessional education and collaborative practice.
- IPE, particularly through SBLE, is vital for fostering holistic, patient-centered care and effective teamwork in healthcare settings.