Interprofessional collaborative practice through an adult medicine based simulation

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Abstract Background There is limited data on the effect of interprofessional collaborative practice (IPCP) in clinical settings with fully trained, licensed medical professionals. Purpose Practicing nurses, physicians, and pharmacists completed a simulation in a rounding environment and nurses' Interprofessional Socialization and Valuing Scale (ISVS) pre- and post-simulation survey scores were compared. Methods Practicing nurses completed the pre-ISVS survey prior to a simulation centered on an adult medicine patient with pain and functional status issues. During the simulation, nurses completed a patient assessment followed by interprofessional clinical rounds with a physician and pharmacist and a debriefing session followed. Upon completion, nurses immediately completed the post-ISVS survey and pre- and post-survey scores were compared. Discussion Significant differences were noted on 16 of the 24 ISVS items ranging from comfort level debating issues within a team to awareness of roles of other professionals on a team. Conclusion A single IPCP simulation-based experience can positively alter nursing perceptions of interprofessional care and attitudes toward the roles that other disciplines play in the delivery of patient care were heightened.