Scott Bolesta1, Joyce V Chmil2. 1. Department of Pharmacy Practice, Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. 2. Clinical Nursing Simulation Center, Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To describe the planning, implementation, and outcomes of an interprofessional education clinical laboratory facilitated through human patient simulation. DESIGN: An interprofessional education clinical laboratory was developed with a patient-care scenario of acute exacerbation of heart failure that incorporated the use of a high-fidelity patient simulator. Pharmacy and nursing students assumed clinical roles in this realistic scenario and collaborated to diagnose and treat the patient. ASSESSMENT: Student attitudes toward and readiness to participate in interprofessional education improved following participation in the laboratory. Students reported that the greatest benefit of the experience was in their communication skills. CONCLUSION: Students' ability to participate in interprofessional education experiences and their attitudes toward them improved following participation in this curricular initiative. Further evaluation of the impact of interprofessional education on student learning outcomes and changes in practice is warranted.
OBJECTIVE: To describe the planning, implementation, and outcomes of an interprofessional education clinical laboratory facilitated through humanpatient simulation. DESIGN: An interprofessional education clinical laboratory was developed with a patient-care scenario of acute exacerbation of heart failure that incorporated the use of a high-fidelity patient simulator. Pharmacy and nursing students assumed clinical roles in this realistic scenario and collaborated to diagnose and treat the patient. ASSESSMENT: Student attitudes toward and readiness to participate in interprofessional education improved following participation in the laboratory. Students reported that the greatest benefit of the experience was in their communication skills. CONCLUSION: Students' ability to participate in interprofessional education experiences and their attitudes toward them improved following participation in this curricular initiative. Further evaluation of the impact of interprofessional education on student learning outcomes and changes in practice is warranted.
Authors: Sarah M Westberg; Jeff Adams; Kathleen Thiede; Timothy P Stratton; Melissa A Bumgardner Journal: Am J Pharm Educ Date: 2006-04-15 Impact factor: 2.047
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