Interprofessional Training Between Dietetic, Dental, and Nursing Students: A Clinical Approach

Faculty/Staff Leader Summary

First Goal: The purpose is to provide an environment where the dietetic, dental, and nursing learners can collaborate and learn from each other about conducting a patient history, oral examination, and nutritional assessment. Second Goal was to provide 11 individual sessions for all learners to be instructed on the subject matter. Discussions among the three professions focused on how each would work together to support patients in a clinical setting. This goal has concluded. Third Goal: Survey the degree of learning provided by each session via Qualtrics questionnaire. This data has been collected and analyzed.

IPEC Competency Domain(s)
Communication
Roles & Responsibilities
Teams & Teamwork

IPEC Sub-Competencies Targeted
TT2: Appreciate team members’ diverse experiences, expertise, cultures, positions, power, and roles towards improving team function.
TT4: Use shared leadership practices to support team effectiveness.
TT6: Reflect on self and team performance to inform and improve team effectiveness.
RR2: Collaborate with others within and outside of the health system to improve health outcomes.
RR4: Differentiate each team member’s role, scope of practice, and responsibility in promoting health outcomes.
C1: Communicate one’s roles and responsibilities clearly.
C4: Promote common understanding of shared goals.
C5: Practice active listening that encourages ideas and opinions of other team members.