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Safe Opioid Prescribing for Pediatric Patients: An Interprofessional Learning Activity
Kenneth Fiala1, Marianna Shershneva2, Barbara Anderson3
1University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin.
WMJ : Official Publication of the State Medical Society of Wisconsin
|October 27, 2022
Summary
This study evaluated an online course for safe opioid prescribing in pediatric patients. While knowledge tests showed no significant improvement, the course significantly enhanced interprofessional collaborative competency among clinicians.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Pharmacology
- Interprofessional Healthcare
Background:
- An interprofessional team developed an innovative online course focused on safe opioid prescribing for pediatric patients.
- The course targeted an interprofessional audience of clinicians in Wisconsin.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the effectiveness of an online, interprofessional continuing education course on safe opioid prescribing for pediatric patients.
- To evaluate changes in both knowledge and interprofessional collaborative competency.
Main Methods:
- A 2-hour accredited online course featured TED Talks-style presentations and interactive patient cases.
- 227 clinicians completed pre- and post-tests and the Interprofessional Collaborative Competency Attainment Scale (ICCAS).
- Statistical analyses included Fisher exact and 2-tailed t tests to compare pre/post measures.
Main Results:
- No significant improvement was observed in pre/post knowledge-based test scores.
- A statistically significant increase in interprofessional competence was reported across all ICCAS statements.
Conclusions:
- Interprofessional learning is an effective component of continuing education for opioid-related topics.
- Online educational formats can successfully foster collaborative competencies in healthcare professionals.
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