In-person and virtual delivery of a multigenerational, unfolding case study to support student learning and skill development in interprofessional collaboration

Abstract

A multigenerational case study in an outpatient clinic setting was utilized to allow advanced practice nursing and graduate level social work students to practice interprofessional collaboration. The primary objective of this event was for the learners to better understand each other's roles and practice communication techniques to facilitate the development of a collaborative plan of care. The learning activity included pre-event didactic education, collaborative plan of care development with unfolding case details, and facilitator-led debriefing. A pre/post reflection and survey were used to assess the impact and value of the experience and understanding of the partnering profession. In the third year, the delivery format was switched to virtual. Analysis showed that students valued the learning opportunity whether delivered in person or virtually. Overall, the event was shown to be effective both in-person and virtually implemented in promoting integrated care.