A mixed-methods evaluation of an interprofessional clinical education model serving students, faculty, and the community.

A mixed-methods evaluation of an interprofessional clinical education model serving students, faculty, and the community. J Interprof Care. 2020 Feb 03;:1-9 Authors: Timm JR, Schnepper LL Abstract The clinical learning environment significantly affects students' preparedness to enter practice. Nursing programs may struggle securing relevant clinical sites necessary for student learning and meeting accreditation standards. Programs must be creative in developing community-based experiences that facilitate students' learning. However, authentic interprofessional practice is often missing. We evaluated how an interprofessional clinical education model provided preventive health services through a faculty-student-led clinic and delivered an effective avenue to educate health profession students while serving the community. The model was implemented as a pilot project over the course of one semester. We used mixed-methods to analyze data from pre/post-instruments and focus groups to gain a comprehensive understanding of the effect of the model on students, faculty, and the community. Student growth in interprofessional competencies, measured with the Interprofessional Education Collaborative Self-Assessment Tool and the Interprofessional Socialization and Valuing Scale, indicates significant difference pre/post-participation. Four themes were identified from the focus groups highlighting the impact of the clinical education model: interpr...
Source: Journal of Interprofessional Care - Category: Health Management Tags: J Interprof Care Source Type: research