Developing Collaborative Practice: Innovations in Allied Health Student Education at SCGH Lindy Hall - Senior Social Worker Delivering a Healthy WA

Introduction

Project Model June students from 3 Allied Health professional groups Social Work, Speech Pathology & Dietetics May students Expanded to include Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy Sept students from 4 AH professions

Project Model 3 Learning Modules: Workshop: ‘Collaborative Teamwork: Essential Skills and Knowledge’ (2 hrs) Interactive Case Study (1.5hrs) Clinical Observation (2 hrs)

Workshop Collaborative Teamwork: Essential Skills & Knowledge Format: Concept of team in the acute healthcare setting Potential sources of strain between professionals Skills for navigating difficulties Case studies

Role Explanation Exercise

Case Study discussion

Interactive Case Study Format: Roles Disease Patient  Student discussion

Interactive Case Study Assessment findings  Student discussion Intervention conducted  Student discussion Outcomes Referral procedures

Interactive Case Study: ‘Show and Tell Time’

Clinical observations 2 x 1 hour clinical observations with health professionals from other disciplines to student Opportunity to see theory put into practice

Networking In response to students’ feedback, more time for networking was built into the day

Assessment Tools Sample Size = 30 students 1. SCGH Pre and Post Training Surveys: Knowledge of allied health professional roles Knowledge of Referral pathways ( how & when) Relevance & interest of the program to practice Delivery style of presentations 2. RIPLS (Readiness for Interprofessional Learning Survey)

SCGH Pre & Post Survey Results Students’ Feedback: 1.100% = recommended the program 2.Most valued components: case study clinical observation opportunities

RIPLS ( McFayden et al 2005 ) Measures attitude towards IPL Survey = 19 items 5 Subscales: 1.Teamwork 2.Collaboration 3.Uniqueness of Discipline 4.Professional Role 5.Patient -Centredness

Workforce Implications Improved job readiness Teamwork skills Retention Job Satisfaction

Project Challenges Timetabling & coordination of pracs Clinician time & availability for the workshop day (most of the day) Pitching level of theoretical content Use of Jargon

Recommendations Four themes were identified: More in depth case studies Increase practical time Include nursing and medical students Condense theoretical component

Questions?