title: Implementation and evaluation of a community-based interprofessional learning activity.
abstract: Implementation of large-scale, meaningful interprofessional learning activities for pre-licensure students has significant barriers and requires novel approaches to ensure success. To accomplish this goal, faculty at Case Western Reserve University, Ohio, USA, used the Ottawa Model of Research Use (OMRU) framework to create, improve, and sustain a community-based interprofessional learning activity for large numbers of medical students (N = 177) and nursing students (N = 154). The model guided the process and included identification of context-specific barriers and facilitators, continual monitoring and improvement using data, and evaluation of student learning outcomes as well as programme outcomes. First year Case Western Reserve University medical students and undergraduate nursing students participated in team-structured prevention screening clinics in the Cleveland Metropolitan Public School District. Identification of barriers and facilitators assisted with overcoming logistic and scheduling issues, large class size, differing ages and skill levels of students and creating sustainability. Continual monitoring led to three distinct phases of improvement and resulted in the creation of an authentic team structure, role clarification, and relevance for students. Evaluation of student learning included both qualitative and quantitative methods, resulting in statistically significant findings and qualitative themes of learner outcomes. The OMRU implementation model provided a useful framework for successful implementation resulting in a sustainable interprofessional learning activity.
authors.affiliation: a School of Medicine , Case Western Reserve University , Cleveland , Ohio , USA.
authors.forename: Ellen L
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: Luebbers
authors.affiliation: b Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing , Case Western Reserve University , Cleveland , Ohio , USA.
authors.forename: Mary A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Dolansky
authors.affiliation: b Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing , Case Western Reserve University , Cleveland , Ohio , USA.
authors.forename: Anton
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Vehovec
authors.affiliation: b Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing , Case Western Reserve University , Cleveland , Ohio , USA.
authors.forename: Gayle
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Petty
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D004777:Environment; D006126:Group Processes; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D017008:Negotiating; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration*; D018794:Problem-Based Learning / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011361:Professional Competence; D024382:Professional Role; D013337:Students, Medical / Q000523:psychology*; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology*
keywords: Implementation; implementation model; interprofessional education