Changes in student perceptions of interdisciplinary practice in the rural setting
Journal of Allied Health
|October 1, 1996
Summary
Participation in interdisciplinary training improved students' perceptions of professional competence and cooperation. This rural health experience positively impacted views on teamwork and resource sharing across professions.
Area of Science:
- Health Professions Education
- Interprofessional Practice
- Rural Health
Background:
- Interdisciplinary practice is crucial for effective healthcare delivery.
- Understanding how interdisciplinary experiences shape student perceptions is vital for curriculum development.
- Rural settings present unique challenges and opportunities for interprofessional training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess changes in health professional students' perceptions of interdisciplinary practice after a planned rural clinical experience.
- To evaluate shifts in students' views on their own and other professions' competence and autonomy.
- To examine changes in perceived cooperation and resource sharing within and across professions.
Main Methods:
- A pretest-posttest design was employed using repeated measures multivariate and univariate analysis of variance.
- Data were collected from students across various academic programs participating in the Idaho Rural Interdisciplinary Training Project.
- The study focused on students' experiences in the clinical care of patients within a rural setting.
Main Results:
- Significant positive changes were observed in students' perceptions of professional competence and autonomy for both their own and other disciplines.
- A significant increase in perceived actual cooperation and resource sharing within and across professions was noted post-experience.
- A significant gender effect and pretest-to-post-test effect were identified following the interdisciplinary training.
Conclusions:
- Planned interdisciplinary experiences in rural clinical settings can significantly enhance health professional students' understanding and appreciation of interprofessional collaboration.
- The training positively influenced students' views on professional roles, competence, and the practical aspects of teamwork.
- Findings support the integration of interdisciplinary training into health professions education, particularly in rural contexts, to foster better healthcare outcomes.
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