Keywords

interprofessional education, team-based learning, graduate nursing students, multiple chronic conditions, physician assistant students, public health students

 

Authors

  1. Buhse, Marijean PhD, RN, NP-BC
  2. Della Ratta, Carol PhD, RN, CCRN

Abstract

Interprofessional education (IPE) has gained momentum across health profession schools in simulation and clinical settings. Exploring interprofessional experiences in the classroom setting may further enhance collaborative skills while advancing clinical knowledge. The authors describe an innovative approach to IPE to teach chronic care concepts to graduate nursing, physician assistant, and public health students. Enhancing IPE with a team-based learning approach resulted in improved knowledge of chronic care management, student perceptions of mutual respect, and perceived development of communication and teamwork skills.