Students' understanding of teamwork and professional roles after interprofessional simulation-a qualitative analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study explores how interprofessional simulation-based education (IPSE) can contribute to a change in students' understanding of teamwork and professional roles. A series of 1-day training sessions was arranged involving undergraduate nursing and medical students. Scenarios were designed for practicing teamwork principles and interprofessional communication skills by endorsing active participation by all team members.

Methods

Four focus groups occurred 2-4 weeks after the training. Thematic analysis of the transcribed focus groups was applied, guided by questions on what changes in students' understanding of teamwork and professional roles were identified and how such changes had been achieved.

Results

The first question, aiming to identif

SUBMITTER: Oxelmark L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5806292 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature