Abstract
This study examined RN-to-BSN and Master of Social Work students’ attitudes and readiness for interprofessional (IP) practice and educational experiences. The Attitudes toward Health Care Teams Scale (ATHCTS) developed by Heinemann et al. measures attitudes toward health care teams including the quality of care/process and physician centrality. Students’ readiness for IP education was measured by the Readiness for Interprofessional Learning Scale (RIPLS) developed by Parsell and Bligh. Discussion of an interprofessional activity including student reactions is provided. Statistically significant differences were found in the mean scores for the Patient-Centeredness subscale of the RIPLS and in overall ATHCTS scores as well as the Physician Centrality subscale scores. Overall, participants demonstrated readiness and benefits of IP education.
Highlights
Interprofessional learning experiences (IPE) are based on constructivist learning theory that postulates that meaning is developed through the dialogue process
Relationships are more fluid within integrated learning settings, and students must address practice issues such as blurring of boundaries, identity within the team, and conflicts over differences [9]. e relationship between poor communication of health professionals and poor patient outcomes outlines a need for IPE [10]
Readiness for Interprofessional Learning Scale (RIPLS) and Attitudes toward Health Care Teams Scale (ATHCTS). e connection of teaching and shared learning in developing higher levels of readiness and acceptance of IPE and practice can be reinforced in health professions curriculums
Summary
Attitudes toward health care teams scale (19–95) Quality of care processes (14–70) Physician centrality (5–25) Readiness for interprofessional learning scale (23–115) Teamwork and collaboration (13–65) Patient centeredness (5–25) Sense of professional identity (5–25). Faculty from social work and nursing collaborated to design online, interprofessional learning opportunities for students. E study employed a descriptive, cross-sectional design to determine the attitudes and readiness for IP practice and educational experiences among RN-to-BSN and Master of Social Work students attending one Midwestern university. Participants completed a 51-item survey containing questions from the Readiness for Interprofessional Learning Scale (RIPLS) [22] and the Attitudes toward Working in Health Care Teams Scale (ATHCTS) [5] along with demographic items (past experience in health care setting, primary practice setting, and role). Following completion of the survey, students were redirected to a separate online site where they could enter their contact information if they wanted to be in the drawing
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