Title of Work
Interprofessional Education Workshop on Aging: Student Perceptions of Interprofessional Collaboration, Cultural Fluency, and Aging.
Document Type
Article
Publication/Presentation Date
January 2022
Volume
35
Issue
S1
First Page
9
Last Page
16
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1080/13561820.2021.1981263
Abstract
Interprofessional education is vital to prepare students in healthcare-related fields for future practice to improve participation in teams and enhance client/patient outcomes. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a half-day interprofessional education workshop on aging based on students’ self-rated confidence in working in interprofessional teams, with aging, and culturally diverse clients/patients. Students from eight healthcare-related disciplines at a private mid-western university attended an interprofessional workshop. Afterward, students completed a reflective survey to evaluate pre- and post-workshop perceptions about interprofessional collaboration and caring for aging and diverse clients/patients. Quantitative methods using paired sample t-tests revealed a statistically significant difference in students’ self-reported level of preparedness in the areas of interprofessional education, aging, and cultural fluency (P < .001). In addition, qualitative methods were used to organize data into themes. Additional insights were gained to inform future workshops.
Recommended Citation
Winkler, Carey; Campbell, Jill; Nielsen, Kelli; Broughten, Renee; Crusan, Ambria; and Husebo, Stacy, "Interprofessional Education Workshop on Aging: Student Perceptions of Interprofessional Collaboration, Cultural Fluency, and Aging." (2022). Nutrition and Exercise Sciences Faculty Scholarship. 30.
https://sophia.stkate.edu/exsci_fac/30