Flexible interprofessional student encounters based on virtual patients: a contribution to an interprofessional strategy

This study set out to study feasibility of using a blended approach based on virtual patients and a flexible interprofessional student encounter. The encounter was arranged in pairs or triads between nursing and medical students from two separate courses. Data were gathered through a questionnaire and followed up with group interviews. Reflective texts from the interprofessional encounters were analyzed in relation to descriptions of interprofessional competence. The great majority (86%) chose to meet online due to its flexibility. The participants gained an understanding of the other profession's roles and competences and a holistic patient awareness. Given its flexible and scalable opportunities, the blended online virtual patient approach provides a valuable contribution to an interprofessional programme.PMID:33955312 | DOI:10.1080/13561820.2021.1893287
Source: Journal of Interprofessional Care - Category: Health Management Authors: Source Type: research