Using communication technology to enhance interprofessional education simulations

Shrader, Sarah; Kostoff, Matthew; Shin, Tiffany; Heble, Annie; Kempin, Brian; Miller, Astyn; Patykiewicz, Nick

doi:10.5688/ajpe80113

Cited by 37Interprofessional Education and CollaborationSimulation-Based Education in HealthcareInnovations in Medical Education

Using communication technology to enhance interprofessional education simulations

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Shrader, Sarah, Kostoff, Matthew, Shin, Tiffany, Heble, Annie, Kempin, Brian, Miller, Astyn, Patykiewicz, Nick·2016·American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education

DOI 10.5688/ajpe80113PMC PMC4776291

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Objective To determine the impact of simulations using an alternative method of communication on students' satisfaction, attitudes, confidence, and performance related to interprofessional communication.Design One hundred sixty-three pharmacy students participated in a required applications-based capstone course. Students were randomly assigned to one of three interprofessional education (IPE) simulations with other health professions students using communication methods such as telephone, e-mail, and video conferencing.Assessment Pharmacy students completed a validated survey instrument, Attitude Toward Healthcare Teams Scale (ATHCTS) prior to and after course participation. Significant positive changes occurred for 5 out of 20 items. Written reflection papers and student satisfaction surveys completed after participation showed positive themes and satisfaction. Course instructors evaluated student performance using rubrics for formative feedback.Conclusion Implementation of IPE simulations using various methods of communication technology is an effective way for pharmacy schools to incorporate IPE into their curriculum.

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Authors: Shrader, S., Kostoff, M., Shin, T., Heble, A., Kempin, B., Miller, A., & Patykiewicz, N.
Affiliations: University of Kansas (US)
ORCID: Shrader, Sarah
Heble, Annie
Venue: American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Published: 2016-02
Volume: 80
Issue: 1
Pages: 13
ISSN: 0002-9459 (ISSN-L)
DOI: 10.5688/ajpe80113
PMC: PMC4776291
OpenAlex: W2293527229
Cited by: 37
References: 12
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FWCI: 9.94
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: green
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Locations: American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education (publishedVersion)
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Topics: Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare
Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Innovations in Medical Education
Keywords: interprofessional education, communication technology, simulation-based training, pharmacy students, telephone communication, email communication, videoconferencing, interprofessional communication, student satisfaction, student self-confidence, capstone course, health professions education
MeSH terms: Adult, Attitude of Health Personnel, Communication, Curriculum, Education, Pharmacy, Female, Humans, Interprofessional Relations, Male, Patient Care Team, Surveys and Questionnaires, Students, Health Occupations, Students, Pharmacy, Electronic Mail, Young Adult

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