An Examination of Interprofessional Team Functioning in a BScN Blended Learning Program: Implications for Accessible Distance-Based Nursing Education Programs
In this study, the perceptions and experiences of an interprofessional team responsible for the development and delivery of the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Blended Learning Program at Nipissing University were examined. In this program, RPNs can acquire a BScN through distance-based part-time study, including online courses and clinical practicum. In three years, the program has grown from an initial intake of 60 students to a current enrolment of over 600 students (Fitzgerald, Beattie, Carter, & Caswell, 2014).
Team-Based Learning for Nursing and Medical Students: Focus Group Results From an Interprofessional Education Project
Past research indicates that inadequacies in health care delivery create substantial preventable quality issues that can be addressed through improving relationships among clinicians to decrease the negative effects on patient outcomes. The purpose of this article is to describe the implementation of an interprofessional education project with senior nursing and third-year medical students working in teams in a clinical setting. Results include data from focus groups conducted at the conclusion of the project.
Use of visual and performing arts as tools for interprofessional health professions education and practice development
Use of visual and performing arts as tools for interprofessional health professions education and practice development. Evaluation methods, funding sources, all fair game. For example, transforming with patient stories, performances, or photography
Using Standardized Patients to Teach Interprofessional Competencies to Dental Students
The aims of this study were to develop, implement, and evaluate a novel interprofessional standardized patient exercise (ISPE) with oral-systemic and interprofessional collaborative practice (IPCP) components. Dental students and doctor of nursing practice (DNP) students at one U.S. university participated in the simulation, which was primarily designed to test their teamwork skills. In spring 2014, DNP students worked in the dental clinics with dental students under the supervision of nursing and dental faculty members.
Opportunities and Challgenges in the The Use of an External Interprofessional Reviewing Body in a Curricular Review Process in a Doctor of Physical Therapy Curriculum
Purpose: The purpose of this article is to describe the opportunities and challenges of a curricular review process in an entry-level doctor of physical therapy geriatric curriculum. The curricular review process utilized an external interprofessional reviewing body, in conjunction with an established internal curricular reviewing body, to determine inclusion of Essential Competencies in order to prepare students for best clinical practice in the care of the older adult.
Integrating Compassionate, Collaborative Care (the "Triple C") Into Health Professional Education to Advance the Triple Aim of Health Care
Empathy and compassion provide an important foundation for effective collaboration in health care. Compassion (the recognition of and response to the distress and suffering of others) should be consistently offered by health care professionals to patients, families, staff, and one another. However, compassion without collaboration may result in uncoordinated care, while collaboration without compassion may result in technically correct but depersonalized care that fails to meet the unique emotional and psychosocial needs of all involved.
National Center Annual Report: Igniting the Movement
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This report highlights four areas of National Center progress during Year Three. Because of the sheer volume of National Center activity, we have chosen our most important achievements – showing where we are making a significant difference in the national conversation about health care transformation.
Highlights of Year Three include:
2016 TeamSTEPPS National Conference
This conference brings techniques, tools and new thinking to assist health care professionals in successfully implementing and sustaining TeamSTEPPS.
IPEC 2016 Spring Institute
Interprofessional teams consisting of health professionals and academic and practice partners are invited to attend the Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) 2016 Spring Institute.
2016 Institute for Healthcare Improvement Change Conference
The 2016 Institute for Health Improvement (IHI) Change Conference will highlight lessons from the first two years of IHI’s Leadership Alliance, IHI’s High-Impact Leadership framework and IHI’s disciplined process for innovation.