Interprofessional education workshop on aging: student perceptions of interprofessional collaboration, aging, and cultural fluency

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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.

KEYWORDS:

• Interprofessional education
• IPEC competencies
• interdisciplinary education
• aging
• cultural fluency

Acknowledgments

The authors express gratitude to all colleagues who have contributed to the development of this workshop.

Disclosure statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).

Data Availability Statement

The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author, [CW], upon reasonable request.

Additional information

Funding

This work did not receive funding.

Notes on contributors

Carey A. Winkler

Carey A. Winkler Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work,Henrietta Schmoll School of Health, St. Catherine University.

Jill A. Campbell

Jill A. Campbell Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing, Henrietta Schmoll School of Health, St. Catherine University.

Kelli A. Nielsen

Kelli A. Nielsen, Assistant Professor, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Henrietta Schmoll School of Health, St. Catherine University.

Renee M. Broughten

Renee M. Broughten Professor, Department of Interprofessional Education, Henrietta Schmoll School of Health, St. Catherine University.

Ambria C. Crusan

Ambria C. Crusan Assistant Professor, Department of Nutrition & Dietetics, Henrietta Schmoll School of Health, St. Catherine University.

Stacy M. Husebo

Stacy M. Husebo Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work, Henrietta Schmoll School of Health, St. Catherine University.