Interprofessional podiatric surgical simulation a pilot study

J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 2015 Jul;105(4):331-7. doi: 10.7547/13-164.1.

Abstract

Background: Interprofessional collaboration is key to quality outcomes in the health-care systems of today. Simulation is a common tool in podiatric medical education, and interprofessional education has become more common in podiatric medicine programs. Interprofessional simulation is the blending of these educational strategies.

Methods: A quantitative design was used to determine the impact of an isolated interprofessional podiatric surgical simulation between nurse anesthesia and podiatric medical students.

Results: Statistically significant differences were observed among participants between preintervention and postintervention surveys using the revised Interdisciplinary Education Perception Scale.

Conclusions: Interprofessional simulation can be an effective educational opportunity for podiatric medical and nurse anesthesia students.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Attitude of Health Personnel*
  • Cooperative Behavior*
  • Education, Medical / ethics*
  • Humans
  • Interprofessional Relations / ethics*
  • Pilot Projects
  • Podiatry / education*
  • Societies, Medical*
  • Students, Medical / psychology*
  • United States