Keywords

Comfort and Competency in Interprofessional Teams, Interprofessional Education (IPE), Mock Code Simulation, Parkinson's Medication Safety, Transitions in Care

Authors

1. Ellis, Diane M.
2. Hickey, Shelley
3. Prieto, Patricia
4. McLaughlin, Carlene
5. Felgoise, Stephanie H.
6. Becker, Michael
7. O'Connor, Melissa
8. Puleo, Madison
9. Reddy, Tara
10. Markey, Danielle
11. Kim, Lydia
12. Bernhardt, Paul W.

Abstract

AIM: This study investigated the impact of an interprofessional mock code on students' comfort and competency related to Parkinson's disease (PD) medication administration during care transitions.

BACKGROUD: Patients with PD are at increased risk for medication errors during hospitalization. Individualization of PD medication creates vulnerability during care transitions.

METHOD: Four interprofessional groups took part in this study: baccalaureate degree senior nursing students (n = 113), master's level nurse anesthesia students (n = 35), doctor of osteopathic medicine fourth-year students (n = 32), and doctor of clinical psychology fourth-year students (n = 22). Groups participated in an unfolding case study simulation involving a mock code with a focus on the omission of time-sensitive PD medication. Pre- and postsimulation test results were compared.

RESULTS: Findings indicated an increased understanding among three of the four groups relating to medication timing during care transitions.

CONCLUSION: All groups improved with respect to perceived comfort and competency.