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Area of Science:
- Healthcare professional development
- Interprofessional education
- Therapeutic interventions
Background:
- Interprofessional collaboration is crucial in healthcare settings.
- Self-compassion is increasingly recognized as important for healthcare professionals.
- Existing training models may not adequately address both collaboration and self-compassion.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a hybrid, districtwide interprofessional collaboration and self-compassion training-and-coaching intervention.
- To assess the impact of the intervention on therapists' competencies and self-compassion.
- To develop a novel model for future interprofessional initiatives.
Main Methods:
- A five-month intervention involving a full-day training, monthly coaching, and a focus group.
- Participants included speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists.
- Quantitative (surveys) and qualitative (recordings) data were collected and analyzed.
Main Results:
- Significant increases in interprofessional collaboration and self-compassion scores were observed.
- Successful teams demonstrated 'Generous Give,' shared purpose, and social-emotional benefits.
- Barriers to success included 'Lack of Buy-In' and 'Systemic Dysfunction.'
Conclusions:
- The intervention positively impacted interprofessionalism and self-compassion among therapists.
- A novel 'Lift of Collaborative Teams' model was developed.
- Findings inform the design of future interprofessional training programs.