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Mechanical Ventilation Boot Camp Curriculum
Published on: March 12, 2018
Implementation and Mixed-Methods Assessment of an Early Mobility Interprofessional Education Simulation
Introduction:
Extended periods of bed rest and mechanical ventilation (MV) have devastating effects on the body.
Background:
Early mobility (EM) for patients in respiratory failure is safe and feasible, and an interprofessional team is recommended. Using simulation to train EM skills improves student confidence. The purpose of this study was to enable health care student collaboration as an interprofessional team in providing safe management and monitoring during an EM simulation for a patient requiring MV.
Methods:
Nursing (n = 33), respiratory (n = 7), occupational (n = 24), and physical therapist students (n = 55) participated in an EM interprofessional education (IPE) simulation experience. A mixed-methods analytic approach was used with pre/post quantitative analysis of the Student Perceptions of Interprofessional Clinical Education-Revised, Version 2 instrument and qualitative analysis of students' guided reflection papers.
Results:
Pre/post surveys completion rate was 39.5% (n = 47). The Student Perceptions of Interprofessional Clinical Education-Revised, Version 2 instrument indicated a significant improvement (P = .037) in students' perceptions of interprofessional collaborative practice. Qualitative data showed a positive response to the EM simulation IPE. Themes reflected all 4 Interprofessional Education Collaborative competencies.
Discussion:
This study demonstrated improved perception of interprofessional collaborative practice and better understanding of the Interprofessional Education Collaborative competencies.
Conclusion:
Students collaborated in the simulation-based IPE to provide EM for a patient requiring MV and reported perceived benefits of the experience.
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