title: A Consensus Approach to Investigate Undergraduate Pharmacy Students' Experience of Interprofessional Education.
abstract: Objective.To assess the development of knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors for collaborative practice among first-year pharmacy students following completion of interprofessional education.Methods.A mixed-methods strategy was employed to detect student self-reported change in knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. Validated survey tools were used to assess student perception and attitudes. The Nominal Group Technique (NGT) was used to capture student reflections and provide peer discussion on the individual IPE sessions.Results.The validated survey tools did not detect any change in students' attitudes and perceptions. The NGT succeeded in providing a milieu for participating students to reflect on their IPE experiences. The peer review process allowed students to compare their initial perceptions and reactions and renew their reflections on the learning experience.Conclusion.The NGT process has provided the opportunity to assess the student experience through the reflective process that was enriched via peer discussion. Students have demonstrated more positive attitudes and behaviors toward interprofessional working through IPE.
authors.affiliation: Durham University, Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Hamde
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Nazar
authors.affiliation: Durham University, Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Ilona
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Obara
authors.affiliation: Durham University, Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Alastair
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Paterson
authors.affiliation: University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Zachariah
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Nazar
authors.affiliation: University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Jane
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Portlock
authors.affiliation: Durham University, Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Andrew
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Husband
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D032921:Consensus; D004512:Education, Pharmacy / Q000379:methods*; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D013339:Students, Pharmacy; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
keywords: interprofessional education; nominal group technique; pharmacy education; reflective practice