An innovative interprofessional education simulation for athletic training and prelicensure nursing students:...

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Education
• Interprofessional Learning
• Simulation-Based Training

Background:

• Developing interprofessional education (IPE) is crucial for healthcare students.
• Simulation offers a realistic environment for IPE activities.
• Bridging knowledge gaps between disciplines like athletic training and nursing is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the development, implementation, and evaluation of a Simulation Interprofessional Education (Sim-IPE) activity.
• To enhance athletic training and nursing students' knowledge of each other's roles.
• To foster interprofessional skills, collaboration, and communication in a simulated healthcare setting.

Main Methods:

• Mixed methods study utilizing a one-time posttest design.
• Convenience sample of athletic training and prelicensure nursing students.
• Post-simulation evaluation using the Student Perceptions of Interprofessional Clinical Education-Revised (SPICE-R) survey and open-ended questions.

Main Results:

• High agreement rates were observed for most SPICE-R survey questions.
• Qualitative data revealed positive student perceptions of the Sim-IPE activity.
• Students recognized the value of interprofessional patient care through the simulation.

Conclusions:

• Sim-IPE is an effective learning methodology for achieving interprofessional education objectives.
• Qualitative findings underscore the importance of teamwork and prebriefing in simulation.
• Results will guide future Sim-IPE activities for diverse healthcare student groups.