Abstract

BackgroundHandoff extends to non-nurses in the form of interprofessional communication, which is a competency for interprofessional collaborative practice. While occupational therapists (OTs) routinely communicate with registered nurses (RNs), neither profession is formally trained on interprofessional communication techniques. SampleBaccalaureate RN students and doctoral OT students from a midwestern, public University (n = 72). MethodThis innovative communication education (ICE) examined the influence of simulation-enhanced interprofessional education (Sim-IPE) on interprofessional communication (specifically handoff) among RN and OT students. Handoff accuracy and participants’ self-efficacy for competence in collaborative practice behaviors (CPBs) were evaluated. ResultsInterprofessional handoff accuracy improved from pre innovation to post innovation, and changes in CPBs were noted in each interprofessional domain after participation in two Sim-IPE experiences. ConclusionThis innovative communication education can serve as a tool for interprofessional educators to integrate into their academic curricula, potentially improving interprofessional communication competency as students transition into clinical practice.

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