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Shih-Ning Liaw1, Amy Sullivan2, Jennifer Snaman1
1Department of Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Department of Pediatrics, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Journal of Pain and Symptom Management
|February 18, 2021
Summary
This study shows that an interprofessional fellowship significantly improves clinicians' interprofessional competencies. Postgraduate interprofessional education effectively prepares healthcare professionals for collaborative practice.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Healthcare Professions Education
- Palliative Care
Background:
- Interprofessional education (IPE) is crucial for collaborative practice.
- Effectiveness of postgraduate IPE remains understudied.
- This study focuses on a pediatric palliative care fellowship.
Purpose of the Study:
- Describe educational outcomes of a postgraduate interprofessional fellowship.
- Understand trainee experiences in an interprofessional clinical setting.
- Evaluate program impact on interprofessional competencies.
Main Methods:
- Mixed-methods study surveying fellows (2002-2018).
- Qualitative content analysis of learning experiences.
- Pre- and post-fellowship self-rated interprofessional competency assessment.
Main Results:
- 87% response rate; diverse professional backgrounds (physicians, social workers, NPs).
- Significant improvement in all 10 assessed interprofessional competencies.
- Strong positive impact (effect size > 1.9) on collaborative skills.
Conclusions:
- Postgraduate interprofessional fellowship is feasible and effective.
- Prepares clinicians for collaborative practice.
- Enhances interprofessional competencies for improved patient care.
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