Oral Presentation - Programmatic/Innovation
The Formation of an Interprofessional Health Student Organization to Augment Interprofessional Curriculum
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CDT
Room: Washington City
Track:
- Innovative Approaches to Interprofessional Pedagogy and Education Science
University of North Dakota has a strong Interprofessional Education Program, including a classroom experience (Interprofessional Healthcare Course), state-of-the-art simulation center, and other activities such as the PharmD/MD match program and IPE Trivia Night. To further augment the curriculum in a novel way, a student-driven, innovative interprofessional event was created by “Students for Interprofessional Health,” a student organization at the University of North Dakota.Implementation: “Interprofessional Health Day” was a half-day experience incorporating nearly 350 students from nine different health professional programs. The event was comprised of a keynote speaker, followed by three learning stations. The stations included an interprofessional panel, case competition, and various simulation experiences. Students were divided into three groups and rotated through the stations during the event.Evaluation plan: IRB-approved pre- and post-surveys were distributed to participants, gauging their attitudes around interprofessional collaboration, using an amended form of the Performance Assessment Communication and Teamwork Tool Set. The surveys assessed students' perceptions and benefits of interprofessional training, team structure, leadership, and communication.Outcome(s) and significance: Survey analysis from before and after the event showed improved perception of many of the areas assessed, demonstrating the benefits of supplementing curriculum with hands-on training experiences that incorporate various health professional students. Interprofessional Health Day utilized student-driven experiences to supplement standing curriculum. Students were able to engage with their peers from other professional programs, while enhancing their perceptions of interprofessional collaboration. Equipping students with the support and means to engage in novel learning experiences has the potential to enhance and develop new opportunities in interprofessional education.
Learning Objectives
- Identify barriers to quality interprofessional health interactions and appraise interventions to reduce such barriers.
- Demonstrate understanding of the roles of other health professionals in patient care interactions and apply relationship-building techniques to enhance team dynamics.
- Exercise respectful and collaborative interactions with other health professionals to develop a patient-centered care plan using the skillsets of all health care team members.
References
- 1. Performance Assessment Communication and Teamwork Tools Set (PACT). National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education. October 24, 2016. Accessed November 25, 2024. https://nexusipe.org/advancing/assessment-evaluation/performance-assessment-communication-and-teamwork-tools-set-pact
- 2. Almoghirah H, Nazar H, Illing J. Assessment tools in pre-licensure interprofessional education: A systematic review, quality appraisal and narrative synthesis. Med Educ. 2021;55(7):795-807. doi:10.1111/medu.14453
- 3. Interprofessional Education Collaborative. (2023). IPEC Core Competencies for Interprofessional Collaborative Practice: Version 3. Washington, DC: Interprofessional Education Collaborative.