Implementation Strategy for a Mandatory Interprofessional Training Program Using an Instructional Design Model.

Area of Science:

• Health Professions Education
• Instructional Design
• Patient Safety

Background:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) competence is critical for health professionals to ensure patient safety and meet accreditation standards.
• Mandatory training, including BLS, requires effective support and theoretically grounded strategies for health professionals.
• Existing training models for BLS in interprofessional education (IPE) often lack a strong foundation in instructional design theory.

Purpose of the Study:

• To outline an implementation strategy for mandatory interprofessional training, specifically Basic Life Support (BLS).
• To apply the ADDIE instructional design model to enhance the delivery and effectiveness of BLS training in an IPE environment.
• To improve patient outcomes and ensure consistent competency among healthcare teams through a theory-informed approach.

Main Methods:

• Utilizing the ADDIE (Assess, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate) instructional design framework as the core methodology.
• Developing a theory-based implementation strategy for mandatory BLS training within an interprofessional education (IPE) setting.
• Focusing on an iterative approach to learning and skill acquisition.

Main Results:

• The ADDIE model's iterative nature supports learner needs and accelerates the acquisition of essential clinical skills, improving training accessibility.
• The proposed strategy equips educators with robust, theoretically grounded teaching skills.
• Potential exists to increase attendance rates for mandatory training among nurses and other health professionals.

Conclusions:

• A theory-informed strategy using the ADDIE model for mandatory health professional training can foster interprofessional collaboration and standardize competency.
• This approach demonstrates how instructional design principles can be operationalized to improve the effectiveness and engagement of BLS training in unique interprofessional settings.