Enhancing Interprofessional Collaborative Practice Skills Through Case-Based Learning

Case-based learning shows promise as an efficient and effective tool for accomplishing interprofessional education goals online. Researchers implemented an action research, mixed-methods approach to explore the use of synchronous, online, case-based learning to enhance interprofessional collaborative skills for 38 nursing and social work students. Quantitative results measured using the Interprofessional Socialization and Valuing Scale 9A indicated a significant increase in scores after participation in the activity. Qualitative themes indicated that students improved their understanding of interprofessional roles, recognized the benefits of interprofessional teamwork, and envisioned using interprofessional collaborative practice as future practitioners.