Use of Interprofessional Education Module (IPE) for Postgraduate Training-an Innovative T-L Method for Collaborative...

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Surgical Training
• Interprofessional Healthcare

Background:

• Maxillofacial surgery postgraduate training requires innovative methods to meet the specialty's expanding scope and the need for immediate surgical competency.
• Interprofessional education (IPE) is a pedagogical approach preparing healthcare professionals for collaborative patient care.
• Effective training is crucial for residents to manage complex cases and integrate with other medical specialties.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the impact of an Interprofessional Education (IPE) module on residents' knowledge and attitudes regarding multidisciplinary facial trauma management.
• To assess improvements in resident understanding and perception of team-based approaches in surgical care.

Main Methods:

• A prospective interventional study involving 30 postgraduate residents from three disciplines.
• Knowledge gain was assessed using pre- and post-module MCQ questionnaires and structured viva voce examinations.
• Attitude changes towards healthcare teams were measured using the Attitude Towards Healthcare Teams (ATHCT) questionnaire (pre/post).

Main Results:

• The IPE module demonstrated a significant gain in residents' knowledge of multidisciplinary facial trauma management.
• A notable improvement in residents' attitudes towards collaborative healthcare teams was observed post-IPE module.
• Descriptive statistics confirmed the positive impact of the IPE intervention on both knowledge and attitude.

Conclusions:

• Interprofessional education (IPE) serves as an effective clinical and service-based quality improvement educational mode for postgraduate surgical trainees.
• The study confirms definite gains in knowledge and improvements in attitude among residents participating in the IPE module.
• IPE is a valuable strategy for enhancing residents' preparedness for team-based surgical care.