An interprofessional clinical simulation involving medical, nursing and clinical assistant practitioner students

Abstract

Introduction: WHO recommends interprofessional education (IPE) in which two or more students from different health professions learn together to work together in the future. In clinical simulation, students carry out health actions similar to reality but without any risk to the patient. Clinical simulation has been seen as a good method to promote IPE.

Objective: To implement a pilot IPE experience in clinical simulation with university students (medicine and nursing) and professional training (nursing assistant practitioner). In case of success, this method can be introduced into regular courses.

Method: Two multidisciplinary pilot experiences were carried out. Three clinical cases were designed where students from the three studies had to intervene. In each of the cases, a student of each of the three degrees assumed the first contact with the situation. In all cases, the four phases of the clinical simulation were followed and at the end of each experience, the students answered a satisfaction survey on their perception of learning, instructors, organizational aspects and general satisfaction.

Results: The pilot experiences were considered successful due to the positive perception of the teachers involvedad and the great satisfaction generated among the participating students.

Conclusions: Based on the success of these pilot tests, IPE has now been introduced into the regulated official curricula of medical and nursing programs where simulations are carried out with students of these careers and nursing assistants. The participation of non-university students is highlighted, which could stimulate similar experiences in health science studies.