Artículo de revista
The implementation of multiple interprofessional integrated modules by health sciences faculty in Chile
Fecha
2017Registro en:
Journal of Interprofessional Care, 31:6, 777-780
10.1080/13561820.2017.1345872
Autor
Castillo Parra, Silvana
Oyarzo Torres, Sandra
Espinoza Barrios, Mónica
Rojas Serey, Ana María
Maya Arango, Juan
Sabaj Diez, Valeria
Aliaga Castillo, Verónica
Castillo Niño, Manuel
Romero Romero, Luis
Foster, Jennifer
Hawes Barrios, Gustavo
Institución
Resumen
Multiple interprofessional integrated modules (MIIM) 1 and 2 are two required, cross-curricular courses developed by a team of health professions faculty, as well as experts in education, within the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Chile. MIIM 1 focused on virtual cases requiring team decision-making in real time. MIIM 2 focused on a team-based community project. The evaluation of MIIM included student, teacher, and coordinator perspectives. To explore the perceptions of this interprofessional experience quantitative data in the form of standardised course evaluations regarding teaching methodology, interpersonal relations and the course organisation and logistics were gathered. In addition, qualitative perceptions were collected from student focus groups and meetings with tutors and coordinators. Between 2010 and 2014, 881 students enrolled in MIIM. Their evaluation scores rated interpersonal relations most highly, followed by organisation and logistics, and then teaching methodology. A key result was the learning related to interprofessional team work by the teaching coordinators, as well as the participating faculty. The strengths of this experience included student integration and construction of new knowledge, skill development in making decisions, and collective self-learning. Challenges included additional time management and tutors' role. This work requires valuation of an alternative way of learning, which is critical for the performance of future health professionals.