title: Evaluation of an interprofessional team-based learning nutrition and lifestyle modification course.
abstract: An interprofessional, team-based learning elective was developed, implemented, and evaluated to determine the knowledge gained, attitude changes towards interprofessional education, and overall satisfaction with the course. Thirty participants, 14 osteopathic medicine students and 16 pharmacy students, completed the course. The majority of students (88-96%) responded favourably to the team-based learning aspects of the course. Knowledge about nutrition and lifestyle modification was significantly improved by taking the course. Overall, students' readiness for and perception of interprofessional learning improved by taking the course, although not all improvements were statistically significant. In conclusion, the benefits of team-based learning, such as enhancing communication and teamwork skills, can enhance interprofessional education.
authors.affiliation: a Department of Pharmacy Practice , Midwestern University , Glendale , Arizona , USA.
authors.forename: Elizabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Pogge
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003142:Communication; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D004032:Diet; D006266:Health Education; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D008019:Life Style; D010021:Osteopathic Medicine / Q000193:education; D010348:Patient Care Team; D013339:Students, Pharmacy
keywords: Interprofessional education; osteopathic medicine; pharmacy; surveys; team climate