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Interprofessional curriculum development achieves results: Initial evidence from a dementia-care protocol
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posted on 2023-05-18, 18:35 authored by Annear, MJ, Lynette GoldbergLynette Goldberg, Lo, A, Andrew RobinsonAndrew RobinsonThis report describes the outcomes of a five-day, protocol-based interprofessional education (IPE) initiative to prepare undergraduate medical, nursing, and paramedic students for collaborative work with adults with dementia. Clinical placements provided a structured and supervised IPE experience for 127 students in two Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs) in Hobart, Australia, during 2013 and 2014. The IPE activity was based on a seven-step protocol formulated by an interprofessional team of educators and aged care practitioners that revolved around collaborative assessments of adults with complex health needs. This article describes the IPE protocol and presents the results of a pre- and post-placement attitude questionnaire and knowledge quiz administered to evaluate student attitudes towards IPE and knowledge of dementia. Data suggest that a five-day, supervised, and protocol-based IPE experience in a dementia-care setting can inculcate positive changes in student attitudes about collaborative practice and may encourage dementia-related learning outcomes.
History
Publication title
Journal of Interprofessional CareVolume
30Pagination
391-393ISSN
1356-1820Department/School
Wicking Dementia Research Education CentrePublisher
Carfax Pub. Co.Place of publication
United KingdomRepository Status
- Restricted