Health Promotion Curriculum for Healthcare Trainees: An Innovative Interprofessional Evidence-Based Approach

Area of Science:

• Health Professions Education
• Curriculum Development
• Interprofessional Education

Background:

• Accreditation standards necessitate innovative health promotion curricula.
• Interprofessional education is crucial for collaborative healthcare.
• Existing curricula may lack comprehensive health promotion strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and evaluate an interprofessional health promotion curriculum (HPC).
• To integrate 10 evidence-based interventions into a peer-learning model.
• To enhance skill development for medical, nursing, physical therapy, social work, and counseling students.

Main Methods:

• Designed an interprofessional HPC with 10 evidence-based interventions.
• Incorporated active, self-directed learning, practice, group interaction, and reflection.
• Utilized quality improvement methods based on student and faculty feedback.
• Piloted the curriculum with 552 learners, optimized, and redeployed with 132.

Main Results:

• The interprofessional HPC successfully engaged diverse health professions students.
• Learner feedback guided curriculum optimization for improved effectiveness.
• The curriculum facilitated peer learning and skill enhancement in health promotion.
• The approach demonstrated adaptability and potential for institutional adoption.

Conclusions:

• The developed interprofessional health promotion curriculum meets accreditation needs.
• This model effectively promotes peer learning and skill enhancement.
• The curriculum's adaptable design supports adoption by other institutions.
• Innovative educational approaches are vital for advancing health promotion in healthcare training.