RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Promoting Interprofessionalism Within an Academic Environment
JF American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
JO Clin Lab Sci
FD American Society of Chemistry and Laboratory Science
SP 24
OP 28
DO 10.29074/ascls.2018000208
VO 31
IS 1
A1 Mitzi Glover
A1 Tina Patel Gunaldo
A1 Donald E. Mercante
A1 Angela Foley
A1 Michele Zitzmann
YR 2018
UL http://hwmaint.clsjournal.ascls.org/content/31/1/24.abstract
AB Although clinical laboratory science (CLS) is a vital component of the health care system, it is often referred to as the “hidden profession.” Patients, as well as many health care professionals, are unaware of the specialized training of clinical laboratory scientists. Fortunately, recent interest in interprofessional collaboration has resulted in a number of interprofessional education (IPE) studies. However, there is a paucity of information regarding the incorporation of CLS students in these IPE experiences. The purpose of this study was to incorporate an IPE experience involving CLS and medical students into courses each were involved in and to obtain student perceptions of the experience. A classroom hematology case-based student learning activity was related to the Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) competency domains of Roles/Responsibilities and Interprofessional Communication. Presurveys and postsurveys, which included student self-perception of IPEC competency domains, student assessment of the learning activity, and student reflection, were completed by the participants. Significant changes in student perceptions related to all three subcompetencies were noted. Additionally, responses to an open-ended question indicated an increased understanding of another profession’s roles, increased appreciation of another health professional, and increased respect of another profession. These findings indicate that IPE experiences may improve clinicians’ understanding of the “hidden profession.”