OPEN ACCESSFebruary 21, 2013Appreciation of Interprofessional Perspectives: A Standardized Patient Experience to Promote Communication Between Nursing and Medical Students Amy Lawson, Heather Hageman, Beth Rotter, Gail Rea, John Kirby, Angela McConachie, Robert Rothbaum Amy Lawson Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine Google Scholar More articles by this author , Heather Hageman Washington University School of Medicine Google Scholar More articles by this author , Beth Rotter Barnes-Jewish Hospital Google Scholar More articles by this author , Gail Rea Barnes-Jewish Hospital Google Scholar More articles by this author , John Kirby Washington University School of Medicine Google Scholar More articles by this author , Angela McConachie Barnes-Jewish Hospital Google Scholar More articles by this author , Robert Rothbaum Washington University School of Medicine Google Scholar More articles by this author https://doi.org/10.15766/mep_2374-8265.9346 SectionsAbout ToolsDownload Citations ShareFacebookTwitterEmail Abstract Introduction: Team-based training often does not occur until after completion of the undergraduate curriculum. Thus, trainees are often ill-equipped to manage team-based care when beginning the next phase of their education. In recognition of this gap in training, we developed this interprofessional simulation experience. Methods: This simulation experience consists of 90-minute sessions, held three times a year, in which pairs or teams of medical and nursing students complete two standardized patient cases and a debriefing session. During the standardized patient session, each team saw two patients: knee replacement and post-appendectomy. Following the encounters, standardized patients completed a checklist that recorded student performance and students completed an experiential survey and presession attitudinal survey. A 30-minute student debriefing session followed both exercises. Results: Our research found that nursing and medical students attitudes changed significantly in a majority of questions relating to teamwork, communication, scope of practice, and communication and collaboration in care plan development which may impact improved patient outcomes. Discussion: Because this was the first time our medical students and nursing students had interacted, the students' informal conversations helped further our objectives. Students were heard discussing their course of training, future specialty choices, and many other topics. Keeping the atmosphere light and positive (as opposed to the exam conditions often in effect in the standardized patient suite) helped to further these interactions. Educational Objectives By the end of this session, learners will be able to: Promote interprofessional collaboration regarding patient care.Promote communication between members of the health care team.Demonstrate that two caregivers may have different sets of information about a patient, and that this can affect the treatment plan.Illustrate the roles and assessment styles of other health care providers. Sign up for the latest publications from MedEdPORTAL Add your email below FILES INCLUDEDReferencesRelatedDetails FILES INCLUDED Included in this publication: Instructors Guide.doc Appendicitis case MD door note.doc Appendicitis case RN door note.doc Appendicitis case SP script.doc Demographic form.doc Experiential survey.doc Final Impression and Plan form.doc Initial Impression and Plan form.doc Knee case MD door note.doc Knee case RN door note.doc Knee replacement case SP script.doc Post-Session Attitudinal Survey.doc Pre-Session Attitudinal Survey.doc REVISION Debriefing questions.doc SP checklist for appendicitis case.pdf SP checklist for knee case.pdf Student orientation instructions.docx To view all publication components, extract (i.e., unzip) them from the downloaded .zip file. Download editor’s noteThis publication may contain technology or a display format that is no longer in use. CitationLawson A, Hageman H, Rotter B, Rea G, Kirby J, McConachie A, Rothbaum R. Appreciation of Interprofessional Perspectives: A Standardized Patient Experience to Promote Communication Between Nursing and Medical Students. MedEdPORTAL. 2013;9:9346. https://doi.org/10.15766/mep_2374-8265.9346 Copyright & Permissions© 2013 Lawson et al. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution license.KeywordsPost-AppendectomyKnee ReplacementCooperative BehaviorTeamwork Disclosures None to report. Funding/Support None to report. Loading ...