Student perceptions about interprofessional education after an elective course. Issue 4 (July 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gunaldo, Tina Patel; Andrieu, Sandra Carlin; Garbee, Deborah; Giovingo, Lauren K.; Mercante, Donald E.; Tortu, Stephanie; English, Robin
• Is Part Of: Journal of interprofessional care. Volume 29:Issue 4(2015)
• Page Start: 370
• Page End: 371
• Publication Date: 2015-07
• Subjects: Holistic medicine -- Periodicals; Interprofessional relations -- Periodicals; Health care teams -- Periodicals; 361
• DOI: 10.3109/13561820.2014.969836
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1356-1820

Abstract

<abstract> <title>Abstract</title> <p>A growing body of evidence indicates interprofessional collaborative practice improves patient care. With this in mind, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center formally committed to expanding interprofessional education (IPE) initiatives. Thirty-eight self-selected students enrolled in an IPE elective course during the fall of 2012. Students completed the Readiness for Interprofessional Learning Scale (RIPLS) pre- and post-course and also completed a post-course survey. Results indicated a significant change in the roles and responsibilities scale of the RIPLS. Analysis of the data from the post-course survey demonstrated students were able to identify key terms of an IPE definition, as related to their learning experience. In addition, themes of communication, learning/increased knowledge, and collaboration/contribution of other health care professionals were noted across all questions in the post-course survey. Based on the results of this study, an elective course is a promising educational opportunity to increase awareness and knowledge of IPE within academic medical centers.</p> </abstract>