Discussion-based interprofessional education: A positive step toward promoting shared understanding between surgical residents and nurses.

ABSTRACT: Interprofessional education during medical training may improve communication by promoting collaboration and the development of shared mental models between professions. We implemented a novel discussion-based intervention for surgical residents and nurses to promote mutual understanding of workflows and communication practices. General surgery residents and inpatient nurses from our institution were recruited to participate. Surveys and paging data were collected prior to and following the intervention. Surveys contained original questions and validated subscales. Interventions involved facilitated discussions about workflows, perceptions of urgency, and technology preferences. Discussions were recorded and transcribed for qualitative content analysis. Pre and post-intervention survey res

SUBMITTER: Krecko LK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10636242 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature