Student Perceptions of an Interprofessional Collaboration in an Experiential Learning Setting

Location

CSU 201

Start Date

10-4-2018 1:05 PM

End Date

10-4-2018 2:05 PM

Student's Major

Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Services

Student's College

Allied Health and Nursing

Mentor's Name

Brooke Burk

Mentor's Department

Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Services

Mentor's College

Allied Health and Nursing

Description

BACKGROUND

According to the Interprofessional Health Collaborative, interprofessional collaboration is the process of developing and maintaining effective working relationships with learners, practitioners, clients, and communities to enable optimal outcomes. Interprofessional collaborations within an experiential learning setting are essential for current and future professionals. At MNSU a program known as Rec N' Read provided interprofessional opportunities between two departments, Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Serves and Communication Disorders (RPLS and CDIS). Rec N' Read allowed the two departments to collaborate with one another to develop literacy interventions as well as recreational opportunities for children K-5th grade struggling with reading and writing.

PURPOSE

The objective of this study was to explore student perceptions on the benefits of interprofessional collaboration through the program known as Rec N' Read.

METHODS

Focus groups with the RPLS and CDIS students (20 students in total) were used to collect data after the Rec N' Read program was complete. Each session was recorded and then transcribed. Themes were identified throughout the transcription process, and quotes relating to those themes were organized and reviewed.

RESULTS

Following analysis, the data uncovered two themes: The benefits of interprofessional collaboration and professional development in an experiential setting.

CONCLUSION

All of the CDIS and RPLS students had positive perceptions towards their experience working alongside a contrasting discipline. Overall, the student's perceptions indicate the importance of universities to use interprofessional collaboration experiences as a valuable tool in higher education.

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Apr 10th, 1:05 PM Apr 10th, 2:05 PM

Student Perceptions of an Interprofessional Collaboration in an Experiential Learning Setting

CSU 201

BACKGROUND

According to the Interprofessional Health Collaborative, interprofessional collaboration is the process of developing and maintaining effective working relationships with learners, practitioners, clients, and communities to enable optimal outcomes. Interprofessional collaborations within an experiential learning setting are essential for current and future professionals. At MNSU a program known as Rec N' Read provided interprofessional opportunities between two departments, Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Serves and Communication Disorders (RPLS and CDIS). Rec N' Read allowed the two departments to collaborate with one another to develop literacy interventions as well as recreational opportunities for children K-5th grade struggling with reading and writing.

PURPOSE

The objective of this study was to explore student perceptions on the benefits of interprofessional collaboration through the program known as Rec N' Read.

METHODS

Focus groups with the RPLS and CDIS students (20 students in total) were used to collect data after the Rec N' Read program was complete. Each session was recorded and then transcribed. Themes were identified throughout the transcription process, and quotes relating to those themes were organized and reviewed.

RESULTS

Following analysis, the data uncovered two themes: The benefits of interprofessional collaboration and professional development in an experiential setting.

CONCLUSION

All of the CDIS and RPLS students had positive perceptions towards their experience working alongside a contrasting discipline. Overall, the student's perceptions indicate the importance of universities to use interprofessional collaboration experiences as a valuable tool in higher education.

Recommended Citation

Spicer, Briana. "Student Perceptions of an Interprofessional Collaboration in an Experiential Learning Setting." Undergraduate Research Symposium, Mankato, MN, April 10, 2018.
https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/urs/2018/oral-session-08/3