The impact of interprofessional simulation experiences in occupational and physical therapy education: a qualitative study/ O impacto da experiência de simulação interprofissional na formação da terapia ocupacional e da fisioterapia: um estudo qualitativo

Autores/as

  • Kayla Collins Baylor University
  • Kelly Chamberlain Layne Lincoln Memorial University
  • Catherine Andrea University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
  • Lindsay Alicia Perry University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Palabras clave:

Interprofessional Education, Simulation Design, Students, Occupational Therapy, Hospital Physical Therapy Department

Resumen

Interprofessional experiences are an essential part of preparing occupational and physical therapy students for clinical practice. Simulation has been used to help students achieve clinical competencies, including interprofessional competencies. The following study aimed to explore the students’ perceptions of an interprofessional simulation experience, identify opportunities for the integration of interprofessional experiences across the curriculum, and document the design elements that positively influenced the outcomes of the interprofessional simulation experience. An exploratory case study design was used to examine the study aims. Focus groups were used to collect qualitative data from 85 graduate-level occupational and physical therapy students. Thematic analysis was completed on the focus group transcripts. Results from the students indicated that they perceived the interprofessional simulation experience to be beneficial to the development of affective skills and role identity. The students identified a desire for increased exposure to interprofessional education experiences throughout the curriculum. The design and implementation of the interprofessional simulation were positively received by students due to the emphasis on creating a realistic experience and despite initial student anxiety related to the experience. Interprofessional simulation is a valuable and appropriate method for engaging students in interprofessional education and developing interprofessional skills based on the results of the current study. Documenting the process of designing and implementing an interprofessional simulation may assist other programs in developing interprofessional simulation opportunities for healthcare students.

Biografía del autor/a

Kayla Collins, Baylor University

Kayla Collins is an occupational therapist and clinical associate professor of occupational therapy. Her primary practice area is working with older adults. Kayla holds leadership roles at in the national and state level occupational therapy associations. Her scholarly pursuits include best practices in hybrid teaching and learning, interprofessional education, and cross-cultural learning experiences.

Kelly Chamberlain Layne, Lincoln Memorial University

Dr. Kelly Layne received a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from the University of Southwestern Louisiana and her Master and Post Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy degrees from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. She serves as an assistant professor in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program at Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Layne has practiced occupational therapy for 20 years and received certifications in cognition and breastfeeding. She has presented nationally and internationally on her work involving interprofessional education and the use of simulation in occupational and physical therapy education.

Catherine Andrea, University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Catherine Andrea is a physical therapist specializing in pediatric and neurologic rehabilitation. She has been a clinician for 16 years and serves as an assistant professor at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in St. Augustine, Florida. She is currently pursuing her Doctor of Education and holds special interest in studying the use of active learning strategies such as simulation to enhance physical therapy education.

Lindsay Alicia Perry, University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Lindsay A. Perry, PT, DPT is an assistant professor at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences teaching in the entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy program in the areas of neurorehabilitation and hospital-based complex patient care management. She is a certified specialist in neurologic physical therapy and is pursuing her Ph.D. in physical therapy through Texas Woman's University. Her scholarly passions are in the areas of walking recovery and postural control in neurological populations, as well as interprofessional and simulation-based educational outcomes among entry-level health care studies.

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Publicado

2021-09-22

Cómo citar

Collins, K., Layne, K. C., Andrea, C., & Perry, L. A. (2021). The impact of interprofessional simulation experiences in occupational and physical therapy education: a qualitative study/ O impacto da experiência de simulação interprofissional na formação da terapia ocupacional e da fisioterapia: um estudo qualitativo. Cuadernos Brasilenos De Terapia Ocupacional, 29, e2978. Recuperado a partir de https://cadernosdeterapiaocupacional.ufscar.br/index.php/cadernos/article/view/2978

Número

Vol. 29 (2021)

Sección

Artículo original

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Derechos de autor 2021 Cuadernos Brasilenos de Terapia Ocupacional

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Esta obra está bajo una licencia internacional Creative Commons Atribución 4.0.