A Method for Providing High-volume Interprofessional Simulation Encounters in Physical and Occupational Therapy Education Programs

Authors

Michael J. Shoemaker PT, DPT, Grand Valley State UniversityFollow
Jeanine Beasley EdD, OTR, Grand Valley State UniversityFollow
Megan Cooper BS, Grand Valley State UniversityFollow
Ron Perkins BSN, RN, Grand Valley State UniversityFollow
Jeanne Smith BS, BA, Grand Valley State UniversityFollow
Chris Swank MA, Grand Valley State UniversityFollow

Keywords

interprofessional education, occupational and physical therapist students, interprofessional simulation

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

Abstract

With an increasing emphasis on interprofessional education within the allied health professions, simulation has potential for being a useful teaching modality for providing collaborative learning experiences for occupational and physical therapist students. However, there are many challenges associated with conducting simulations with large numbers of students. We describe the design, planning, cost, and support staff time required for conducting an interprofessional simulation of the intensive care setting, including a methodology for maximizing resources and student opportunities for participation for 64 physical and occupational therapy students over a 4-hour time period. Qualitative analyses of student experiences are also presented.

ScholarWorks Citation

Shoemaker, Michael J. PT, DPT; Beasley, Jeanine EdD, OTR; Cooper, Megan BS; Perkins, Ron BSN, RN; Smith, Jeanne BS, BA; and Swank, Chris MA, "A Method for Providing High-volume Interprofessional Simulation Encounters in Physical and Occupational Therapy Education Programs" (2011). Publications. 1.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/simpubs/1