Postgraduate Interprofessional Case-Based Learning in Childhood Cancer: A Feasibility Study

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Pediatric Oncology
• Interprofessional Healthcare

Background:

• Interprofessional case-based learning (IP-CBL) is crucial for enhancing healthcare team collaboration.
• Childhood cancer care requires effective collaboration among diverse healthcare professionals.
• Assessing the feasibility of IP-CBL in pediatric oncology is essential for program development.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the feasibility of postgraduate interprofessional case-based learning in childhood cancer care.
• To assess acceptability, demand, implementation, and practicality of the IP-CBL program.
• To measure changes in interprofessional collaboration, readiness for learning, and safety attitudes.

Main Methods:

• A feasibility study design was employed at Copenhagen University Hospital-Rigshospitalet.
• Participants included 49 healthcare professionals from 13 occupational groups.
• Pre- and post-intervention data were collected using three validated scales over 2-3 weeks before and 3-4 weeks after the session.

Main Results:

• The IP-CBL sessions demonstrated acceptability and practicality, with 49 participants completing the program.
• 79% of participants completed pre- and post-intervention questionnaires, with 88% rating content as good or very good.
• Significant changes over time were detected across all three measurement scales, indicating positive intervention effects.

Conclusions:

• Postgraduate interprofessional case-based learning in childhood cancer is feasible, acceptable, and practical.
• The intervention positively impacted interprofessional collaboration, readiness for learning, and safety attitudes.
• Successful implementation necessitates strong leadership commitment across all organizational levels.