scholarly journals Using complexity theory to develop a student-directed interprofessional learning activity for 1220 healthcare students

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Jorm ◽  
Gillian Nisbet ◽  
Chris Roberts ◽  
Christopher Gordon ◽  
Stacey Gentilcore ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Complexity Theory ◽  
Learning Activity ◽  
Interprofessional Learning ◽  
Healthcare Students

scholarly journals Home visits as an interprofessional learning activity for students in primary healthcare

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva Toth-Pal ◽  
Cecilia Fridén ◽  
Stefano Torres Asenjo ◽  
Christina B. Olsson
Keyword(s):  
Primary Healthcare ◽  
Interprofessional Collaboration ◽  
Improve Patient Safety ◽  
Home Visits ◽  
Care Plan ◽  
Learning Activity ◽  
Training Experience ◽  
Interprofessional Learning ◽  
Clinical Placements ◽  
Organisational Factors

Abstract Aim: To evaluate person-centred home visits as an interprofessional learning (IPL) activity for undergraduate students during clinical placements in primary healthcare. Background: Interprofessional collaboration is known to improve patient safety, increase job satisfaction, and reduce stress among healthcare professionals. Students should already during their basic training experience interprofessional collaboration. Methods: Students from six different educational programmes and supervisors and adjunct clinical lecturers from different professions participated in the learning activity. The students read a description of the patient history before the visit together with a supervisor. During the home visit, the students were responsible for history-taking and for performing relevant examinations. Afterwards, the students made a joint care plan for the patient. Students, supervisors, and adjunct clinical lecturers discussed the outcomes in a seminar and reflected on each other’s professional roles. The students and the patients answered a questionnaire about the activity, and the supervisors and the adjunct clinical lecturers were interviewed in focus groups. Findings: Thirty interprofessional home visits were conducted, involving 109 students from six different healthcare professions. The students reported that they had gained insights into how different professions could collaborate and an increased understanding of teamwork. All patients were satisfied with the visits and felt that they had been listened to. The interview analysis showed one overarching theme: ‘Interprofessional home visits in primary healthcare were an appreciated and effective pedagogical learning activity with a sustainability dependent on organisational factors’. Conclusions: The students felt that participation in the activity increased their understanding of collaboration and of other professions’ skills. The supervisors found the home visits to be an appreciated and effective learning activity. The results indicate that this learning activity can be used in primary healthcare settings to promote students’ IPL, but organisational factors need to be considered in order to support sustainability.

scholarly journals Self-Efficacy Levels Regarding Interprofessional Learning Skills Among Undergraduate Healthcare Students in Malaysia

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. e374-379
Author(s):  
Mohd S. Nurumal ◽  
Nurul Q.H. Diyono ◽  
Muhammad K. Che Hasan
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Allied Health ◽  
Professional Competence ◽  
Interprofessional Collaboration ◽  
The Self ◽  
Intersectoral Collaboration ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Interprofessional Learning ◽  
Healthcare Students ◽  
Significant Difference

Objectives: Self-efficacy is an important factor in determining the ability of students to execute tasks or skills needed in the implementation of interprofessional learning (IPL). This study aimed to identify levels of self-efficacy with regards to IPL skills among undergraduate healthcare students and to investigate differences according to gender, programme of study and year of study. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted between January and March 2018 at the International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan, Malaysia. The Self-Efficacy for Interprofessional Experiential Learning scale was used to evaluate the self-efficacy of 336 students from five faculties including nursing, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and allied health sciences. Results: Significant differences in self-efficacy scores for the interprofessional interaction subscale were identified according to programme of study, with pharmacy students scoring significantly lower than allied health students (mean score: 54.1 ± 10.4 versus 57.4 ± 10.1; P = 0.014). In addition, there was a significant difference in self-efficacy scores for the interprofessional interaction subscale according to year of study, with first-year students scoring significantly lower compared to fifth-year students (mean score: 52.8 ± 10.4 versus 59.9 ± 11.9; P = 0.018). No statistically significant differences in self-efficacy scores were identified with regards to gender or for the interprofessional team evaluation and feedback subscale. Conclusion: These findings may contribute to the effective implementation of IPL education in healthcare faculties. Acknowledging the influence of self-efficacy on the execution of IPL skills is crucial to ensure healthcare students are able to adequately prepare for future interprofessional collaboration in real clinical settings. Keywords: Self Efficacy; Intersectoral Collaboration; Interdisciplinary Research; Professional Competence; Learning; Undergraduate Medical Education; Malaysia.

Creating Your Ideal Primary Care Practice: Innovative Interprofessional Learning Activity

2015 ◽  
Vol 54 (5) ◽  
pp. 300-300
Author(s):  
Kathleen Becker ◽  
Benita Walton-Moss ◽  
Laura A. Hanyok
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Primary Care Practice ◽  
Learning Activity ◽  
Care Practice ◽  
Interprofessional Learning

Crucial Conversations: An interprofessional learning opportunity for senior healthcare students

2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (6) ◽  
pp. 777-786 ◽  
Author(s):  
Megan Delisle ◽  
Ruby Grymonpre ◽  
Rebecca Whitley ◽  
Debrah Wirtzfeld
Keyword(s):  
Interprofessional Learning ◽  
Learning Opportunity ◽  
Healthcare Students

scholarly journals Professionalism and social media: an interprofessional learning activity

2013 ◽  
Vol 47 (11) ◽  
pp. 1136-1137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tara Hatch ◽  
Heidi Bates ◽  
Sheny Khera ◽  
Jennifer Walton
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Learning Activity ◽  
Interprofessional Learning
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