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Making interdisciplinary education effective for rehabilitation students

J Perkins1, J Tryssenaar

  • 1School of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.

Journal of Allied Health
|January 1, 1994
PubMed
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This pilot project integrated occupational therapy and physiotherapy students in clinical tutorials, fostering interdisciplinary learning. Positive evaluations suggest student maturity and specific session designs enhance collaborative education for future healthcare teams.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Professions Education
  • Interprofessional Learning
  • Clinical Education

Background:

  • Interdisciplinary education is recommended for preparing healthcare graduates for team-based practice.
  • Effectiveness of interdisciplinary education sessions is debated, influenced by implementation factors.
  • A pilot project explored effective interdisciplinary learning strategies in a clinical setting.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a pilot project promoting interdisciplinary learning among occupational therapy and physiotherapy students.
  • To identify factors contributing to successful interdisciplinary education during clinical placements.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot project integrated occupational therapy and physiotherapy students in small group tutorials during clinical placements.

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  • Tutorials focused on clinically relevant issues and were facilitated by faculty from both professions.
  • Participants were mature, second-degree students with comparable clinical experience; sessions were required but ungraded.

    • Main Results:

    • The pilot project demonstrated positive evaluation outcomes.
    • Student characteristics, such as maturity and experience level, appeared beneficial.
    • Specific session design features were identified as potentially helpful for future interdisciplinary education.

    Conclusions:

    • The pilot project successfully promoted interdisciplinary learning between occupational therapy and physiotherapy students.
    • Mature students with similar clinical experience and well-designed, faculty-facilitated tutorials may enhance interprofessional collaboration.
    • Findings offer insights for planning effective interdisciplinary education experiences in healthcare programs.