Shared goals, shared learning: evaluation of a multiprofessional course for undergraduate students
- 1 May 1998
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Medical Education
- Vol. 32 (3), 304-311
- https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2923.1998.00213.x
Abstract
Twenty‐eight undergraduate degree students from seven health care professions attended a two‐day pilot course. Using small multiprofessional groups, final‐year students from occupational therapy, orthoptics, therapy radiography, nursing, physiotherapy, medicine and dentistry explored professional roles and clinical problem‐solving using a theme‐based approach. A balance of didactic and interactive small‐group learning enabled them to identify issues surrounding multiprofessional teamworking and collaboration in the National Health Service. Evaluation results showed that the course increased knowledge and understanding of other health care professions, developed more positive attitudes and demonstrated the importance of multiprofessional teamwork and communication. Participating students believed that both early and regular opportunities for shared learning should be essential aspects of undergraduate courses.Keywords
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