Title | Making a Case for Multimodal IPE: Developing a Competency-Based Interprofessional Curriculum for Health Professions Learners at Rural Campuses. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2021 |
Authors | Woltenberg LN, Irving SR, Aulisio MC, Schuer KM |
Journal | J Physician Assist Educ |
Volume | 32 |
Issue | 3 |
Pagination | 176-181 |
Date Published | 2021 Sep 01 |
ISSN | 1941-9449 |
Keywords | Curriculum, Faculty, Health Occupations, Humans, Interprofessional Relations, Physician Assistants |
Abstract | PURPOSE: The purpose of this 4-year study was to explore the efficacy of a multimodal interprofessional education (IPE) curriculum that was developed for learners at rural campuses. METHODS: Over the study period, participants included 113 learners and 7 faculty facilitators from 4 degree programs: Physician Assistant Studies, Social Work, Imaging Sciences, and Medicine. The study used a mixed-methods design, which included a combination of rating scale items (quantitative) and open response items (qualitative). RESULTS: The results demonstrated statistically significant gains in the development of interprofessional competencies and a medium-large effect size for practical significance. The overall program evaluation ratings demonstrated learner satisfaction at or above the midpoint (benchmark) for each of the 4 years evaluated. The faculty facilitation was also rated highly. CONCLUSION: The results of this 4-year study indicate that the Rural IPE program curriculum effectively employed technology to meaningfully engage rural learners in the acquisition and application of interprofessional competencies. |
DOI | 10.1097/JPA.0000000000000378 |
Alternate Journal | J Physician Assist Educ |
PubMed ID | 34313652 |