title: Dynamic and routine interprofessional simulations: expanding the use of simulation to enhance interprofessional competencies.
abstract: The purpose of this study was to develop, deliver, and assess relevant interprofessional (IP) simulation experiences for prelicensure students from multiple disciplines in certificate, diploma, and degree programs. Seventy-eight students from four post-secondary institutions participated in either a high-fidelity mannequin postoperative simulation experience (dynamic simulation) or a standardized patient homecare simulation experience (routine simulation). The University of West England Questionnaire was used pre- and post-simulation experience to determine the change in communication and teamwork. Overall, students' perceptions of their communication and teamwork skills increased after completing either simulation. Students from certificate, diploma, and degree programs participating in the same simulations demonstrated improvements on self-report measures of communication and teamwork. The key was creating a simulation learning experience that reflected the realities of practice, rather than the participants' credentials. Placing students in teams that are relevant for practice, rather than grouping them by academic credentials, is necessary and can provide positive learning experiences for all participants, as demonstrated by these results.
authors.affiliation: 2-263 HSERC, Edmonton Clinic Health Academy, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2G5, Canada. Tel 780-492-2333. sharla.king@ualberta.ca.
authors.forename: Sharla
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: King
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Carbonaro
authors.forename: Elaine
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Greidanus
authors.forename: Dawn
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Ansell
authors.forename: Colette
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Foisy-Doll
authors.forename: Sam
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Magus
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D003142:Communication; D004739:England; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D008297:Male; D008348:Manikins; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration; D013336:Students, Health Occupations / Q000523:psychology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires