The Impact of Interprofessional Simulation on Dietetic Student Perception of Communication, Decision Making, Roles, and Self-efficacy. Issue 2 (April 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Holthaus, Victoria; Sergakis, Georgianna; Rohrig, Lisa; Wilcox, Janice; Thomas, Erin; McClerking, Carolyn; Legg, Julie; Clutter, Jill; Nahikian-Nelms, Marcia
• Is Part Of: Topics in clinical nutrition. Volume 30:Issue 2(2015:Apr./Jun.)
• Publication Date: 2015-04
• Subjects: Nutrition -- Periodicals; Diet therapy -- Periodicals; Children -- Nutrition -- Periodicals; 613.2
• DOI: 10.1097/TIN.0000000000000027
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1550-5146

Abstract

<abstract> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <sec> <p>This project describes the effect of an interprofessional experience (IPE). A pre-/posttest design used a validated questionnaire with subsequent analysis with 2-tailed paired-sample <italic>t</italic> tests. Qualitative analysis was used to assess student reflections. After the IPE, there was a significant increase in perceptions toward effectiveness of the health care team, ability to problem-solve, and increased clinical skills (<italic>P</italic> ⩽ .05). There was a significant increase in support of active learning experiences to be shared with other students and for understanding the roles of other professions (<italic>P</italic> ⩽ .05). Qualitative analysis of student reflections provided rich perceptions for professional roles. The IPE simulation increased an understanding of the professions and self-efficacy and provided a learning experience with the potential to impact patient care.</p> </sec> </abstract>