Cratsenberg DM, Jackson MK, Hanson CK, Zimmerman HH. Integrating nutrition and genetic counseling: A case study approach to interprofessional learning.
J Genet Couns 2024;
33:244-249. [PMID:
38225907 DOI:
10.1002/jgc4.1846]
[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: 09/02/2022] [Revised: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
Abstract
Interprofessional collaboration is an increasingly important skillset for practicing healthcare professionals including genetic counselors and registered dietitian nutritionists. A multi-part interactive case study activity was created to develop interprofessional skills for graduate students within genetic counseling and medical nutrition training programs at an academic medical center. Feedback from learners who participated in this activity highlights its effect on their post-graduation clinical practice. Additionally, since the implementation of this activity, collaboration between students and faculty members of each program has occurred in other scholarly pursuits, fostering longstanding interprofessional relationships. Similar approaches to interprofessional education could be considered with other healthcare professions or at other institutions as another tool to strengthen practice upon graduation.
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