Teaching the teachers: Faculty development in inter-professional education

Abstract

AimsThe purpose of this study is to evaluate changes in self-concept for the knowledge, skills and attitudes toward inter-professional teamwork of facilitators who participated in training and an inter-professional team training event. BackgroundInter-professional education requires dedicated and educated faculty. MethodsA pretest posttest quasi-experimental design was used for the evaluation. Fifty-three facilitators were asked to complete pre–post questionnaires to measure inter-professional team self-concept (IPTSC), assessing self-concept for the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for performing in an inter-professional team. ResultsPost-session scores on inter-professional team knowledge, skills and attitudes were significantly higher (F(1, 31) = 5.59, p = .02). ConclusionA facilitator development course and participation in the teaching event had a positive impact on perceived knowledge, skills and attitudes toward inter-professional teamwork.