title: Using Communication Technology to Enhance Interprofessional Education Simulations.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To determine the impact of simulations using an alternative method of communication on students' satisfaction, attitudes, confidence, and performance related to interprofessional communication.
  
  
  METHODS
  One hundred sixty-three pharmacy students participated in a required applications-based capstone course. Students were randomly assigned to one of three interprofessional education (IPE) simulations with other health professions students using communication methods such as telephone, e-mail, and video conferencing.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Pharmacy students completed a validated survey instrument, Attitude Toward Healthcare Teams Scale (ATHCTS) prior to and after course participation. Significant positive changes occurred for 5 out of 20 items. Written reflection papers and student satisfaction surveys completed after participation showed positive themes and satisfaction. Course instructors evaluated student performance using rubrics for formative feedback.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Implementation of IPE simulations using various methods of communication technology is an effective way for pharmacy schools to incorporate IPE into their curriculum.
authors.affiliation: University of Kansas School of Pharmacy, Lawrence and Wichita, Kansas.
authors.forename: Sarah
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Shrader
authors.affiliation: University of Kansas School of Pharmacy, Lawrence and Wichita, Kansas.
authors.forename: Matthew
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kostoff
authors.affiliation: University of Kansas School of Pharmacy, Lawrence and Wichita, Kansas.
authors.forename: Tiffany
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Shin
authors.affiliation: University of Kansas School of Pharmacy, Lawrence and Wichita, Kansas.
authors.forename: Annie
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Heble
authors.affiliation: University of Kansas School of Pharmacy, Lawrence and Wichita, Kansas.
authors.forename: Brian
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Kempin
authors.affiliation: University of Kansas School of Pharmacy, Lawrence and Wichita, Kansas.
authors.forename: Astyn
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Miller
authors.affiliation: University of Kansas School of Pharmacy, Lawrence and Wichita, Kansas.
authors.forename: Nick
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Patykiewicz
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003142:Communication; D003479:Curriculum; D004512:Education, Pharmacy / Q000379:methods*; D034742:Electronic Mail; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D008297:Male; D010348:Patient Care Team; D013336:Students, Health Occupations; D013339:Students, Pharmacy; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: alternative; communication; interprofessional; simulation; technology