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Rie Kobayashi1, Jennifer C Miller2, Connie M Remsberg3
1School of Social Work, Eastern Washington University, Cheney, Washington, USA.
Journal of Advanced Nursing
|January 27, 2026
Summary
This study found that a cost-effective interprofessional education (IPE) simulation using a standardized patient was engaging for health science students. Students valued team diversity and active learning in pain and substance use management.
Area of Science:
- Health Professions Education
- Interprofessional Education (IPE)
- Simulation-Based Learning
Background:
- Pain and substance use disorders necessitate multidisciplinary, integrated care approaches.
- Effective interprofessional education (IPE) is crucial for preparing healthcare professionals for collaborative practice.
- Innovative, cost-effective IPE models are needed to expand simulation-based learning opportunities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate student perspectives on a novel interprofessional education (IPE) innovation.
- To assess the utility of a single standardized patient (SP) in a large-group simulation for pain management and substance use.
- To identify key elements contributing to student engagement and perceived value in IPE simulations.
Main Methods:
- A qualitative descriptive design was employed.
- Students from eight health science programs across four universities participated in a blended asynchronous and synchronous simulation-based IPE program.
- Post-activity surveys captured student feedback on valued aspects and areas for improvement, analyzed using inductive coding and constant comparison.
Main Results:
- Of 304 participants, 155 (51%) provided feedback.
- Respondents highly valued interprofessional team diversity.
- Key valued components included: active learning through simulation, thorough student preparation with relevant resources, and fostering engagement and professional respect within interprofessional collaboration.
Conclusions:
- A cost-effective IPE activity utilizing a single standardized patient in a planned interprofessional setting can be both engaging and meaningful.
- Students reported valuing team-based collaboration across nursing, pharmacy, and medicine disciplines.
- This replicable IPE structure offers a scalable model for enhancing team-based simulation learning to better prepare future healthcare professionals.
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