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.
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
