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. 2017 Dec;81(10):6140.
doi: 10.5688/ajpe6140.

Evaluation of a Unique Interprofessional Education Program Involving Medical and Pharmacy Students

Jeff J Nagge  1   2 , Michael F Lee-Poy  2 , Cynthia L Richard  1
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Evaluation of a Unique Interprofessional Education Program Involving Medical and Pharmacy Students

Jeff J Nagge et al. Am J Pharm Educ. 2017 Dec.

Abstract

Objective. To measure changes in interprofessional competencies among pharmacy and medical students following a half-day event focusing on interprofessional learning. Methods. There were 118 pharmacy students and 28 medical students who participated in the Healthcare Interprofessional Education Day (HIPED) which consisted of three stations (communication, patient interviewing, and prescribing) in which pharmacy and medical students had to work collaboratively. The standardized Interprofessional Collaborative Competency Attainment Survey (ICCAS) was used to evaluate the effectiveness of the program. Results. There were 133 surveys completed for a response rate of 91%. All 20 items measured by the ICCAS showed a significant improvement. The strongest effect sizes were in the collaboration, roles & responsibilities, and collaborative practice/family-centered approach categories. The least robust effects were in the conflict management/resolution category. Conclusion. The HIPED activity was an effective IPE experience. The strong and consistent improvement in all ICCAS scores suggest a framework for pharmacy and medical school training to move from siloed educational experiences to synergistic learning opportunities.

Keywords: Interprofessional education; collaboration; competency; medicine; pharmacy.

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