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Effectiveness of simulation-based interprofessional education for nursing students: A mixed-methods study.
Wen Chang1, Li-Chin Chen1, Hui Grace Xu2
1Department of Nursing, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan; Nursing Management Department of Administration Center, Chang Gung Medical Foundation, Taiwan.
This study shows that simulation-based interprofessional education (IPE) significantly improves nursing students' theoretical knowledge, collaborative practice, and core competencies. The program enhanced communication and decision-making skills, preparing students for team-based care.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Education
- Nursing Education
- Interprofessional Education
Background:
- Simulation-based interprofessional education (IPE) effectively develops collaborative skills.
- Nursing students often have limited opportunities for interprofessional learning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of an IPE program on nursing students' theoretical knowledge.
- To assess changes in interprofessional collaborative practice and nursing core competencies.
- To explore students' learning experiences within the IPE program.
Main Methods:
- Convergent mixed-methods study design.
- Quasi-experimental design for the quantitative component, comparing an IPE group with a control group.
- Qualitative component included written reflections and interviews.
Main Results:
- The IPE group demonstrated significantly higher scores in knowledge, interprofessional collaborative competency, and nursing core competence.
- Qualitative findings revealed enhanced communication, integration of knowledge into practice, understanding of professional roles, improved decision-making, and strengthened collaborative care abilities.
Conclusions:
- Simulation-based IPE enhances nursing students' core competencies for interprofessional collaborative practice.
- IPE is a valuable teaching method that should be promoted across healthcare disciplines.
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