Introductory Experiential Learning in IPE Teams: Changes in Team Collaboration and Cultural Attitudes and Beliefs

Authors

  • Karen Farris University of Michigan College of Pharmacy
  • Liv University of Michigan School of Public Health
  • Vinoothna University of Michigan Center for Interprofessional Education
  • Thomas University of Michigan Medical School
  • Vincent D Marshall University of Michigan College of Pharmacy

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22230/jripe.2023v13n1a345

Keywords:

interprofessional collaboration, interprofessional education, experiential learning

Abstract

Background: An introductory, longitudinal, authentic experiential IPE opportunity named LIFE was delivered. The objectives were to 1) compare attitudes, including cultural attitudes and beliefs, and team behaviours of learners over time, and 2) assess association between participation in LIFE and changes in team attitudes and performance. Methods: Students (n = 48) from eight schools worked in eight teams. Each team was assigned to a patient/family, who was asked about health and healthcare experiences. Students completed Students’ Perceptions of Interprofessional Clinical Education–Revision 2 (SPICE-R2), Cultural Attitude and Belief Scale (CABS), and Interprofessional Collaborator Assessment Rubric (ICAR). Analyses focused on differences over time for all participants and by team.

Findings: Knowledge of roles improved for four teams, and five teams showed improvements in “techniques” to interact with diverse patients. Notably, “communication,” “collaborative working,” and “roles” changed across three teams for ICAR. One team showed improvements in all three assessments and two teams showed little to no changes.

Conclusion: LIFE was associated with improvements in “roles” and “techniques” to help teams interact with diverse patients.

Author Biographies

Karen Farris, University of Michigan College of Pharmacy

Dr. Farris is the Charles R. Walgreen III Professor at the University of Michigan (U-M) College of Pharmacy and is Director of the Clinical Pharmacy Translational Sciences Graduate and Fellowship Program. She is a pharmacy health services researcher, focusing on how individuals manage medications and how pharmacists influence medication use. She has over 160 peer-reviewed publications and has obtained over $7.1 million in PI/co-PI grants and over $8 million as co-investigator. She facilitates the delivery of several IPE courses, and now serves as co-chair of the Intentional Measurement & Research Workgroup at the U-M Center for Interprofessional Education.

Liv, University of Michigan School of Public Health

Dr. Olivia S. Anderson is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Her research focuses on Interprofessional Education (IPE) and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) with specific emphasis surrounding the: 1) implication of public health to IPE and practice, and 2) development and evaluation of lactation education aimed to reduce health disparities and promote population health. Through SoTL, she pilots and evaluates equitable teaching strategies for effective public health education. Dr. Anderson serves as co-chair of the Intentional Measurement & Research Workgroup at the Center for Interprofessional Education at the University of Michigan.

Vinoothna, University of Michigan Center for Interprofessional Education

Ms. Bavireddy is a research analyst in the University of Michigan Center for Interprofessional Education. She manages the information technology aspects of numerous courses and manages data for evaluation and research. 

Thomas, University of Michigan Medical School

Dr. Bishop serves as the Director of Interprofessional Education with the Medical School and as an Assistant Residency Director within the Department of Family Medicine.  He received his doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology at Wheaton College.  Dr. Bishop has spent almost 23 years of his career in interprofessional education and collaboration.  He served as a core faculty in the development of interprofessional education within the Academic Health Sciences Center at East Tennessee State University.  He has worked with organizations in addressing culture, leadership, and in team development.  He has worked with agencies in developing interprofessional education curriculum and integrated practice.

Vincent D Marshall, University of Michigan College of Pharmacy

Mr. Marshall is a data analyst for the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy. He has over 10 years of experience in data managment and statistical analyses. He has been a contributor to numerous publications in pharmacy as well as in the training of health professionals. 

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Published

2023-04-21

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 1 (2023)

Section

Articles: Empirical Research

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