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Evaluating the effectiveness of interprofessional advanced cardiac life support training: a sequential mixed-methods
Ying Lau1, Ling Jie Cheng2, Xue Ping Chow3
1Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
Journal of Interprofessional Care
|June 1, 2021
Summary
Interprofessional advanced cardiac life support (IP-ACLS) training significantly enhanced nursing students' collaboration, self-efficacy, and emotion regulation. This holistic approach prepared them for interprofessional healthcare environments.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Interprofessional Healthcare
- Emergency Medicine Training
Background:
- Interprofessional advanced cardiac life support (IP-ACLS) training is a novel approach in undergraduate nursing education.
- Evaluating the effectiveness of IP-ACLS in nursing programs is crucial for curriculum development.
- Holistic learning experiences are increasingly valued in healthcare professional training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of IP-ACLS training on nursing students' interprofessional collaboration, self-efficacy, and emotion regulation.
- To explore nursing students' subjective learning experiences during IP-ACLS training.
- To determine the suitability of IP-ACLS as a preparatory tool for interprofessional practice.
Main Methods:
- A sequential mixed-method approach was employed, combining quantitative and qualitative data collection.
- A two-group pretest-posttest design involved 120 undergraduate nursing students.
- Focus group discussions and thematic analysis explored students' learning experiences.
Main Results:
- Significant improvements were observed in perceived interprofessional collaboration, self-efficacy, and emotion regulation post-intervention and at follow-up.
- Qualitative analysis revealed themes of synergistic partnership, clinical readiness, and suggestions for training enhancement.
- Integrated quantitative and qualitative findings confirmed the training's positive effects.
Conclusions:
- IP-ACLS training effectively enhances key competencies for nursing students entering interprofessional roles.
- The training offers an authentic learning experience, fostering clinical readiness and collaborative skills.
- This program serves as a valuable stepping stone for future interprofessional healthcare professionals.
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