Article
Evaluation of an interprofessional educational curriculum pilot course for practitioners working with post-stroke patients
Journal of Interprofessional Care
(2014)
Abstract
This report describes the design and evaluation of an interprofessional pilot training course aimed at pre-licensure practitioners working with post-stroke patients in community-based settings. The course was developed by community-based practitioners from nine health professions. Course learning activities included traditional methods (lectures) and interactive modules (problem-based learning and exchange-based learning).
The study’s aim was to assess the program’s effectiveness in adapting and incorporating knowledge, skills and self-confidence when delivering tertiary care in therapeutic pool environments; gauge adoption of course principles into practice, and assess overall course satisfaction. Methods of evaluation included conceptual mapping of course format, pre- and post-questionnaires, daily reflection questionnaires, course satisfaction survey and adoption survey, 10 weeks follow-up. Overall, the findings indicate students’ knowledge, skills and self-confidence in delivering effective post-stroke care increased following the training. Students reported adopting clinical practices in 10 weeks follow-up. Implications for designing interprofessional curricula are discussed.
Keywords
- Occupational therapy,
- physical therapy,
- health services research,
- rehabilitation
Disciplines
Publication Date
March, 2014
Citation Information
Alissa Shaw, Rho H Olaisen, Cheryl Mariscal-Hergert, Cecilia Macciavelli, et al.. "Evaluation of an interprofessional educational curriculum pilot course for practitioners working with post-stroke patients" Journal of Interprofessional Care Vol. 28 Iss. 2 (2014) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/alissa_shaw/2/