Shared goals, shared learning: evaluation of a multiprofessional course for undergraduate students |
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Authors: | Glennys Parsell Robert Spalding & John Bligh |
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Institution: | Department of Health Care Education, The University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK,;Department of Education, The University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK,;Department of Health Care Education, The University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK |
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Abstract: | Twenty-eight undergraduate degree students from seven health care professions attended a two-day pilot course. Using small multiprofessional groups, final-year students from occupational therapy, orthoptics, therapy radiography, nursing, physiotherapy, medicine and dentistry explored professional roles and clinical problem-solving using a theme-based approach. A balance of didactic and interactive small-group learning enabled them to identify issues surrounding multiprofessional teamworking and collaboration in the National Health Service. Evaluation results showed that the course increased knowledge and understanding of other health care professions, developed more positive attitudes and demonstrated the importance of multiprofessional teamwork and communication. Participating students believed that both early and regular opportunities for shared learning should be essential aspects of undergraduate courses. |
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Keywords: | Education medical undergraduate methods health personnel education interprofessional relations programme evaluation |
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