Out of Textbook and [Almost] Into the Clinic: Case Simulation in Integrated Care Training

Introduction: A growing recognition of the need for specialized training to prepare health care providers to work in integrated care (IC) settings requires innovative methods to educate learners. There is an opportunity to provide IC trainees with relevant experiential opportunities to practice thes...

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Published in:Families systems & health 2022-12, Vol.40 (4), p.533-539
Main Authors: Lebensohn-Chialvo, Florencia, Sudano, Laura E., Terry, Michael
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Company business management
Curriculum
Delivery of Health Care, Integrated
Education, Medical
Female
Health care industry
Health Care Psychology
Health care teams
Health Personnel - education
Human
Humans
Integrated Services
Male
Management
Medical care
Medical care (Private)
Medical personnel
Medical personnel training
Methods
Nurse practitioners
Nursing Students
Pilot Projects
Professional Competence
School Learning
Services
Simulation
Simulation methods
Textbooks
Training
United States
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Summary:Introduction: A growing recognition of the need for specialized training to prepare health care providers to work in integrated care (IC) settings requires innovative methods to educate learners. There is an opportunity to provide IC trainees with relevant experiential opportunities to practice these techniques using simulation-based learning, a well-established training approach in medical education. Method: This pilot study sought to examine the feasibility of using simulation-based learning in the interprofessional training of Marital and Family Therapy (MFT) and Family Nursing Practitioner (FNP) trainees in relevant integrated care competencies. Participants included 26 learners (21 MFT and five FNP). The case simulation event involved students completing a video telehealth clinical encounter involving a warm handoff. Clinical faculty observed trainees, completed a checklist designed specifically for the event, and provided feedback directly after the event. Results: Trainees reported high satisfaction with the use of simulation-based learning. Observational coding revealed that trainees successfully implemented many elements of a warm handoff, however, aspects involving interprofessional communication, brief intervention, and follow-up planning appeared more challenging. Discussion: Increased utilization of interprofessional case simulation training in masters and doctoral level behavioral health programs could help accelerate the development of a competent integrated care workforce. Public Significance Statement Interprofessional simulation-based learning can aid preservice learners in developing core competencies in integrated behavioral health.
ISSN:1091-7527
1939-0602
DOI:10.1037/fsh0000757