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Park MK, Taylor J, Biernot J, Martin DJ. The Virtual Geriatric Assessment Interdisciplinary Team Project: Interprofessional Geriatric Training Against the Backdrop of COVID-19. J Appl Gerontol 2024:7334648241234496. [PMID: 38379509 DOI: 10.1177/07334648241234496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/22/2024] Open
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Interprofessional geriatric education programs enhance trainees' knowledge of older adults, and the valuable contributions health and social care practitioners make to their well-being when specialists work collaboratively. In response to the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, in-person geriatric interprofessional education (IPE) programs were redesigned for virtual delivery. Nineteen virtual programs were held between September 2020 and December 2022. Of the 369 health and social care trainees who participated, 67.2% completed both pre- and post-program surveys. Survey instruments included the Interprofessional Collaborative Competency Attainment Survey (ICASS), which measures perceptions associated with patient-centered, team-based, collaborative care. Significant differences were obtained across ICASS domains, including communication, conflict management/resolution, and team functioning, suggesting that virtual programs may enhance attitudes and perceived abilities for interprofessional collaborative practice. Furthermore, participants' perceived understanding of older adult needs improved, as did their interest in geriatrics. Results illustrate that virtual geriatric interprofessional (IP) programs may be viable alternatives to in-person opportunities.
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- Min Kyoung Park
- Department of Gerontology, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Maryland Area Health Education Center (AHEC) West, Cumberland, MD, USA
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- School of Medicine, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Graduate School, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Kolcun K, Zellefrow C, Karl J, Ulloa J, Zehala A, Zeno R, Tornwall J. Identifying best practices for virtual nursing clinical education: A scoping review. J Prof Nurs 2023; 48:128-146. [PMID: 37775227 DOI: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2023.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2022] [Revised: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND COVID-19 forced nurse educators across the world to rapidly shift clinical experiences from face-to-face to the virtual world without identification of best practices to guide this transition. PURPOSE The purpose of this review was to identify best practices in virtual clinical experiences for undergraduate and graduate nursing students using the Community of Inquiry model as a framework. METHOD A scoping review was conducted using the Joanna Briggs Institute Scoping Review process. Ten databases were searched systematically for literature related to virtual nursing student clinical experiences. The 36 articles retained for review were appraised using evidence-based rapid critical appraisal tools. RESULTS The literature suggests virtual clinical experiences may positively impact clinical reasoning and judgement; knowledge gain, retention, and application; affective learning; communication and teamwork; competence; engagement; confidence; and satisfaction. However, increased anxiety, frustration with technology and access, difficulty asking questions, and increased cost were reported. Additional considerations included appropriate faculty training, student support, and accreditation and board certification requirements. Standards related to virtual clinical experiences and simulation for advanced practice registered nurses needs further study. CONCLUSION Virtual clinical experiences resulted in positive student learning outcomes. Through the provision of quality virtual clinical experiences, nurse educators have the potential to maximize student learning and professional growth.
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- Kaitlyn Kolcun
- The Ohio State University College of Nursing, 1585 Neil Ave., Columbus, OH 43210, United States of America.
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- Helene Fuld Health Trust National Institute for Evidence Based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare at The Ohio State University College of Nursing, 1585 Neil Ave., Columbus, OH 43210, United States of America.
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- 2050 Carriage Rd., Powell, OH 43065, United States of America
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- The Ohio State University College of Nursing, 1585 Neil Ave., Columbus, OH 43210, United States of America.
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- The Ohio State University College of Nursing, 1585 Neil Ave., Columbus, OH 43210, United States of America.
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- The Ohio State University College of Nursing, 1585 Neil Ave., Columbus, OH 43210, United States of America.
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- The Ohio State University College of Nursing, 1585 Neil Ave., Columbus, OH 43210, United States of America.
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Use of theory to guide integration of virtual reality technology in nursing education: A scoping study. J Prof Nurs 2023; 44:1-7. [PMID: 36746594 DOI: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2022.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2022] [Revised: 09/25/2022] [Accepted: 10/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND There is growing interest among academic nurse educators in using virtual reality (VR) environments as a pedagogical tool to enhance student learning. PURPOSE The aim of this scoping study was to identify the theories or conceptual models that informed the application of virtual reality technology in nursing education programs. METHODS A scoping study using the Arksey and O'Malley (2005) framework was conducted. A search strategy recommended and executed by a research librarian yielded 18 final articles for review. FINDINGS There is limited use of theory or a conceptual model, particularly of nursing origin, to guide the integration of VR technology for student learning. DISCUSSION More research is needed to define best practices for application of VR technology for specific curricular needs, and for theory development based on specific concepts and disciplinary perspectives of learning.
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Lin HJ, Ko YL, Liu CF, Chen CJ, Lin JJ. Developing and Evaluating A One-Stop Patient-Centered Interprofessional Collaboration Platform in Taiwan. Healthcare (Basel) 2020; 8:healthcare8030241. [PMID: 32751264 PMCID: PMC7551762 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare8030241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2020] [Revised: 07/20/2020] [Accepted: 07/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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(1) Background: Effective healthcare collaboration not only improves the outcomes of patients, but also provides benefits to healthcare providers. A patient-centered communication platform, a so-called “one-stop platform”, is necessary to promote interprofessional collaboration (IPC) for optimal patient care. (2) Methods: Chi Mei Medical Center developed a patient-centered computerized platform to fulfill interprofessional collaboration needs. The platform features a spiral-shaped integrated care area and a communication area that allows the medical team to access patients’ information including the medical care they received within seven days, and veritably shows whether the team members have read communication messages. After pilot adoption, an online survey was conducted. (3) Results: A one-stop IPC platform was implemented and promoted for patient care. The online survey revealed that medical team members have high positive appraisal of the platform. It also pointed out that resistance to change among the medical team still has a significant impact on behavioral intention. (4) Conclusions: The interprofessional collaboration platform was recognized by the medical teams of Chi Mei Medical Center as an effective and convenient tool for assisting clinical decision making. However, actions to reduce user resistance to change and encourage collaboration among team members still need to be continued. Shared decision making within physicians and patients will be valuable to develop in the platform in the future.
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- Hung-Jung Lin
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan 71004, Taiwan;
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- Department of General Internal Medicine, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan 71004, Taiwan;
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- Medical Research Department, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan 71004, Taiwan
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +886-6-2812811
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- Department of Information Systems, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan 71004, Taiwan; (C.-J.C.); (J.-J.L.)
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- Department of Information Systems, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan 71004, Taiwan; (C.-J.C.); (J.-J.L.)
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The nurse practitioner as a bridge to interprofessional research team collaboration in rural community clinics. J Am Assoc Nurse Pract 2020; 33:409-413. [PMID: 32251036 DOI: 10.1097/jxx.0000000000000387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2019] [Accepted: 11/27/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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ABSTRACT Clinical health outcomes and health disparities can be improved through interprofessional collaborations among multidisciplinary clinicians, health care services researchers, and patients. Bridging gaps between community clinics and urban academic centers allows added valuable perspectives that can lead to improved care and extend clinical research. Nurse practitioners (NPs) who serve as primary care providers in many rural community clinics can facilitate access to clinical trials for patients who are rarely included in health care services research as well as coordinate interprofessional research team collaboration. A NP working in a rural clinic can assist academic-based research teams in designing feasible strategies to address disparities and improve health care of underserved populations. The purpose of this article was to provide an example of a rural provider/urban academic research team collaborating to conduct a health literacy-directed randomized controlled trial to improve colorectal cancer screening in isolated rural community clinics.
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Liaw SY, Soh SLH, Tan KK, Wu LT, Yap J, Chow YL, Lau TC, Lim WS, Tan SC, Choo H, Wong LL, Lim SM, Ignacio J, Wong LF. Design and evaluation of a 3D virtual environment for collaborative learning in interprofessional team care delivery. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2019; 81:64-71. [PMID: 31330404 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2019.06.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2019] [Revised: 05/27/2019] [Accepted: 06/30/2019] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND Collaborative learning in interprofessional team care delivery across different healthcare courses and institutions is constrained by geographical locations and tedious scheduling. Three dimensional virtual environments (3D-VE) are a viable and innovative tool to bring diverse healthcare students to learn together. AIM The aim of this study is to describe the development of a 3D-VE and to evaluate healthcare students' experiences of their collaborative learning in the environment. METHOD A mixed methods study design was employed. Participants from six healthcare courses (Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, and Medical Social Work) were recruited from three institutions to form six interprofessional teams to participate in team care delivery via a 3D-VE. Pre- and post-tests were conducted to evaluate the students' attitudes toward healthcare teams and interprofessional collaboration. Four focus groups were conducted with 27 healthcare students after they completed questionnaires to evaluate their perceived usability, the sociability of computer-supported collaborative learning, and senses of presence. Interview transcripts were analyzed using thematic analysis. RESULT The students demonstrated significant improvements in their attitudes toward healthcare teams (p < 0.05) and interprofessional collaboration (p < 0.001) after the collaborative learning. Four themes emerged from the focus group discussions: "feeling real", whereby the students felt immersed in their own roles; the virtual environment was perceived as "less threatening" compared to face-to-face interactions; "understanding each other's roles" among different healthcare professionals; and there were some "technical hiccups" related to sound quality and navigation. The participants reported positively on the usability (mean 3.48, SD 0.64), feasibility (mean 3.39, SD 0.60) and perceived sense of presence (mean 107.24, SD 17.78) of the 3D-VE in supporting collaborative learning. CONCLUSION Given its flexibility, practicality, and scalability, this 3D-VE serves as a promising tool for collaborative learning across different healthcare courses and institutions in preparing for future collaborative-ready workforces.
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- Sok Ying Liaw
- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
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- Health and Social Sciences Cluster, Singapore Institute of Technology, Singapore.
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- Sessional Academic Staff Member, Griffith University, Branch Office Singapore
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- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
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- NUS Information Technology, Singapore.
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- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Institute of Geriatrics & Active Aging, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore.
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Institute of Geriatrics & Active Aging, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore
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- National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
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- Department of Social Work, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
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- Department of Pharmacy, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
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- Health and Social Sciences Cluster, Singapore Institute of Technology, Singapore.
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- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
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- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
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Liaw SY, Carpio GAC, Lau Y, Tan SC, Lim WS, Goh PS. Multiuser virtual worlds in healthcare education: A systematic review. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2018; 65:136-149. [PMID: 29571002 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2018.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2017] [Revised: 11/27/2017] [Accepted: 01/11/2018] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND The use of multiuser virtual worlds (MUVWs) for collaborative learning has generated interest among healthcare educators. Published evidence to support its use is growing, but none has synthesized the evidence to guide future work. OBJECTIVE This study sought to provide a comprehensive and systematic evaluation of MUVWs in healthcare education. DESIGN A systematic review METHODS: A systematic search of five databases including CINAHL, Cochrane library, EMBASE, PubMed, and Scopus, was conducted from inception up to January 2017. Two independent researchers selected studies that met the inclusion criteria and assessed for methodological quality using the Medical Education Research Study Quality Instrument (MERSQI). A total of 18 studies were reviewed and their data were synthesized narratively using a 3-P model (presage-process-product). RESULTS Average scores in the MERSQI for methodological quality are 10/18, which is modest. A rally by the government or professional bodies towards more collaborative working among healthcare professionals is a key driver behind implementing MUVWs. Funding is important for its development and evaluation. Team training in acute care and communication training were the most frequent learning objectives, and predominant learning activities include practice on simulation scenario and debriefing. Two-thirds of the studies did not explain their theoretical framework that underpinned their design and implementation of MUVWs. While MUVWs in healthcare education is generally well-received, learning outcomes remain inconclusive. CONCLUSION Despite a growth of studies on the use of MUVW in healthcare education, there is a need for more understanding of the application of theories to inform the learning activities. Therefore, we suggest educators to incorporate a theoretical model to explain the learning processes behind MUVWs. To improve the quality of evidence, we call for researchers to employ a more rigorous and broader approach to evaluation that explicates longer-term outcomes, including cost benefit analyses.
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- Sok Ying Liaw
- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
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- Centre for Learning Environment & Assessment Development (CoLEAD), Singapore Institute of Technology, Singapore.
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- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
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- National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Institute of Geriatrics and Active Aging, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore.
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
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Lempicki KA, Holland CS. Web-based versus face-to-face interprofessional team encounters with standardized patients. CURRENTS IN PHARMACY TEACHING & LEARNING 2018; 10:344-351. [PMID: 29764639 DOI: 10.1016/j.cptl.2017.11.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2017] [Revised: 09/01/2017] [Accepted: 11/26/2017] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Challenges exist in developing interprofessional education (IPE) activities including coordinating schedules and obtaining appropriate space for teams to work. Virtual worlds have been explored as a means to overcome some of these challenges. We sought to develop a web-based interprofessional team interaction with a standardized patient (SP), as compared to a face-to-face SP interaction, focusing on the competency area of interprofessional communication. INTERPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY Interprofessional teams of students were randomized to complete a web-based or face-to-face SP encounter. The web-based encounter was conducted via video conference that students accessed using their own electronic device. Interprofessional communication was evaluated by faculty observers and the SPs. Participants of the web-based encounter also completed a perceptions questionnaire. DISCUSSION Interprofessional communication was rated as average/above average by the authors and SPs. Perceptions of the web-based encounter were mixed with not all students willing to complete such an encounter again despite finding it enjoyable and a positive learning experience. The need for adequate preparation was identified, including the opportunity to review the patient case before the encounter. IMPLICATIONS The web-based SP encounter afforded students the opportunity to utilize communication technology to provide patient-centered care while collaborating as an interprofessional team. Video conferencing presents an opportunity to bypass some logistical challenges in scheduling IPE experiences and can be implemented as a co-curricular activity, avoiding course revisions. Additional studies are needed to further explore student and patient perspectives and clarify when, and with what level of trainees, the experiences are most valuable.
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- Kelly A Lempicki
- Midwestern University, Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, Chicago College of Pharmacy, 555 31st Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515, United States.
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- Department of PA Studies, Rush University, 600S. Paulina Street, Suite 761A-AAC, Chicago, IL 60612, United States
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