Busting out of the Silos: Integrating interprofessional M Hall*1, T Hatch 2, S King 2, B Norton 1,L McFarlane 3, E Taylor 4, T Paswlaski 3, R Kahlke 2, L Guirguis 5, S Sommerfeldt 6, K Peterson 6, C Schmitz 4, A McLaughlin 7
Department of Physical Therapy; 2 Health Sciences Education and Research Commons; 3 Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology; 4 Department of Occupational Therapy; 5 Faculty of Pharmacy; 6 Faculty of Nursing; 7 Alberta Health Services 1
competencies early in health science programs
Background and Purpose
Interprofessional education (IPE) is an essential component of health science education. At the University of Alberta, 8 Health Science Faculties collaborate to develop and deliver IPE. The goal is that every student graduates with a core set of IP competencies: Communication, Collaboration, Role Clarification and Reflection. The challenge facing educators is assessing the impact of IPE considering: 1) different assessment strategies across disciplines; 2) little understanding of detailed curricula across faculties (course-based and clinical); and 3) large student numbers (over 3000).
Regulatory Body Stations
Therefore, the focus of this study is to develop a process to assess impact of IPE that is integrated across all years of programs in 8 faculties.
Discussion
Positive preliminary results, including high level of student satisfaction, were attributed to experiential nature of learning. Further evaluation is needed to determine how competencies will be integrated into future practice.
Methods
• Cohorts of 1st year students from 3/8 faculties (five disciplines) introduced to the philosophy, language and expectations of IP education at an IP Pathway Launch. • Intent - to facilitate a consistent understanding of IP education and practice, while creating excitement and interest among students. • Student teams brought together for an afternoon to discuss case studies and navigate interactive stations hosted by patients, health care practitioners and professional regulatory bodies. • Modified Kirkpatrick used as evaluation framework • Students from all 8 faculties completed surveys prelaunch. • Measures were: • University West England IP Questionnaire (collaboration and teamwork subscale) • Readiness for IP Learning Scale • Self-efficacy Scale (developed at UofA) • Post-launch, a feedback questionnaire was completed only by those students who participated in the launch event.
Case Study
Results
Patient Station
Creation of VIPER Centre
Introduce VIPER Centre to Practice Educators
Total
Nursing (Self selected)
54
Occupational Therapy
99
Physiotherapy
94
Pharmacy
131
Speech Language Pathology
57
Student Totals
435
Facilitators (Faculty, senior students, clinicians, patients, regulatory bodies)
54
Evaluation Statement
Solution
Assessment of competence across disciplines
Identify core outcome measures
Integration of IPE within programs across a large health science campus
Multiple sections, students gain IP competence through different paths
Different assessment and course content across disciplines
Common curriculum with a shared resource centre
IP competence may only be realized years after graduation
Assess confidence, engagement, self efficacy
Average Student Rating (5)
I increased my knowledge of interprofessional practice
4.13
I am motivated to learn more about interprofessional practice
4.37
The IP pathway launch was relevant to my education
4.40
Integrate IP Resources into Classrooms
2011
Developing IP Resources for VIPER Centre
Launch Participants split over two afternoons
Challenge
Workshop with Colleagues
• Learners engaged when initial IPE is authentic and fun • Multiple delivery methods are required to create engagement • Assessment of IP competence can be challenging across disciplines and may not be realized during professional training
IP Pathway Launch Delivered to Students
Integrate IP Resources into Classrooms
2012
IP Pathway Launch Delivered to Students
Evaluation of Launch
Present Preliminary Findings (Festival of Teaching)
2013
Revise IP Pathway Launch
Evaluation of Launch
Present Final Results (Festival of Teaching)