An Undergraduate Interprofessional Experience with Self-Learning Methodology in Simulation Environment (MAES©): A...

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Simulation-based Learning
• Healthcare Professional Training

Background:

• Interprofessional Education (IPE) is underutilized in nursing and medical degrees.
• There is a need to enhance training for technical and non-technical skills in Crisis Resource Management (CRM).
• Simulation environments offer a platform for effective skill development.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the impact of a Self-learning Methodology in Simulated Environments (SLMSE) on Interprofessional Education (IPE) within a CRM context.
• To address the identified gap in IPE within healthcare degrees.
• To establish a CRM simulation scenario as a baseline learning objective.

Main Methods:

• A qualitative approach was employed, divided into three phases: study and design, plan of action, and analysis and evaluation.
• The Self-learning Methodology in Simulated Environments (SLMSE), a six-item structure, was used to develop the CRM simulation scenario.
• The methodology was previously validated for healthcare degree students.

Main Results:

• The study revealed an overall acceptance of Interprofessional Education (IPE) when integrated with the Self-learning Methodology in Simulated Environments (SLMSE) during CRM practice.
• Students demonstrated a willingness to share knowledge and skills within this integrated learning model.
• The simulation scenario served as an effective baseline for learning.

Conclusions:

• The integration of SLMSE, IPE, and CRM creates a synergistic learning combination.
• This innovative method facilitates the sharing of knowledge, technical, and non-technical skills among students.
• The findings support the use of SLMSE for enhancing IPE in healthcare simulation.