Developing student interprofessional competence through a support group assignment

• Published in: Journal of interprofessional education & practice Vol. 9; pp. 17 - 20
• Main Authors: Mangum, Shannon Wall, Johnson, Jessica L, Gunaldo, Tina Patel, Casanova, Erica, DeKerlegand, Alaina
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Inc 01.12.2017
• Subjects: Internal Medicine
• ISSN: 2405-4526; 2405-4526
• DOI: 10.1016/j.xjep.2017.07.006

Abstract Support groups provide individuals the opportunity to interact and build a network of support for the betterment of health. A support group assignment was developed and integrated into an interprofessional education (IPPE) elective course that exposed students to community resources focused on improving health. After attending a support group session, students representing 14 health professional programs were asked to answer guided reflection questions. A total of 240 reflection assignments were analyzed to determine if student learning objectives based on Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) sub-competencies were met. Targeted IPEC sub-competencies included Values and Ethics 2 and 5, and Roles and Responsibilities 3 and 4. Assessment of assignments also reflected student learning of Values and Ethics 4 and 6. Student attendance of a support group session is a valuable IPE learning experience that can broaden student perception of a health team and expose students to community resources that support health.