Jerald James1, Rachel Chappell2, Donald E Mercante3, Tina Patel Gunaldo4. 1. Audiology Program, Department of Communication Disorders, School of Allied Health Professions, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans. 2. Physician Assistant Studies Program, School of Allied Health Professions, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans. 3. School of Public Health, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans. 4. Center for Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans.
Abstract
PURPOSE: To enhance audiology and physician assistant (PA) student appreciation for collaboration/team-based care through an interprofessional educational activity focused on hearing assessments. METHOD: A total of 18 students from Louisiana State University Health-New Orleans's audiology and PA programs participated in an optional interprofessional education learning opportunity, which included a demonstration of hearing assessments. To assess student perspectives regarding interprofessional learning, the students completed pre- and post-surveys. RESULTS: Eighteen students completed a survey, including 5 questions using a Likert scale and 1 open-ended question. Both audiology and PA students demonstrated significant statistical improvement in 2 interprofessional competencies: roles/responsibilities and interprofessional communication. Students also reported increased awareness and knowledge in the skills of the opposite professions as related to hearing assessments. CONCLUSION: Integrating interprofessional education experiences within an audiology program promotes collaborative practice patterns and supports new educational accreditation standards. SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL: https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.5491669.
PURPOSE: To enhance audiology and physician assistant (PA) student appreciation for collaboration/team-based care through an interprofessional educational activity focused on hearing assessments. METHOD: A total of 18 students from Louisiana State University Health-New Orleans's audiology and PA programs participated in an optional interprofessional education learning opportunity, which included a demonstration of hearing assessments. To assess student perspectives regarding interprofessional learning, the students completed pre- and post-surveys. RESULTS: Eighteen students completed a survey, including 5 questions using a Likert scale and 1 open-ended question. Both audiology and PA students demonstrated significant statistical improvement in 2 interprofessional competencies: roles/responsibilities and interprofessional communication. Students also reported increased awareness and knowledge in the skills of the opposite professions as related to hearing assessments. CONCLUSION: Integrating interprofessional education experiences within an audiology program promotes collaborative practice patterns and supports new educational accreditation standards. SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL: https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.5491669.
Authors: Adrian Davis; Catherine M McMahon; Kathleen M Pichora-Fuller; Shirley Russ; Frank Lin; Bolajoko O Olusanya; Shelly Chadha; Kelly L Tremblay Journal: Gerontologist Date: 2016-04