Title | Graduate speech-language pathology students' initial self-perceptions of skills critical for interprofessional practice. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2018 |
Authors | Karasinski C, Schmedding-Bartley JL |
Journal | J Interprof Care |
Volume | 32 |
Issue | 3 |
Pagination | 382-385 |
Date Published | 2018 May |
ISSN | 1469-9567 |
Keywords | Attitude of Health Personnel, Clinical Competence, Communication, Cooperative Behavior, Education, Graduate, Group Processes, Humans, Interprofessional Relations, Patient Care Team, Speech-Language Pathology, Students, Health Occupations |
Abstract | Interprofessional collaborative practice is critical for quality service delivery. Given the limited research on speech-language pathology (SLP) students' interprofessional knowledge and skills, this investigation assessed graduate SLP students' self-perceived interprofessional competence and their perceptions of roles of other professionals. Fifty-eight SLP students completed two validated surveys at the beginning of the first or second semester of graduate school. Collectively, the students rated themselves positively on communication, teamwork, attitudes toward interprofessional learning, and professional relationships. They rated the interactions of other professionals negatively. No significant differences were found between first- and second-semester students on communication, teamwork, and attitudes toward interprofessional learning. First-semester students rated interprofessional interactions and personal interprofessional relationships more positively than second-semester students. Overall, the students rated other professionals positively. These data describe the initial self-perceived interprofessional competencies of SLP students early in their master's program, providing direction in designing interprofessional experiences for SLP students and practicing clinicians. |
DOI | 10.1080/13561820.2017.1325860 |
Alternate Journal | J Interprof Care |
PubMed ID | 29351499 |