出版社:Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE)
摘要:Empirical findings generally indicate positive effects of early interprofessional education on student outcomes. The current study seeks to add to this evidence base by examining training transfer as an explanatory-mechanism for IPE’s comparative-effectiveness across programs. Specifically, we examine learner curricular experiences (transfer climate) post-IPE delivery in predicting two learner outcomes: 1) team attitudes, and 2) professional identity. A prospective observational design with N=306 first-year students across five disciplines were assessed before an IPE training and 18-months later. A transfer climate-mediation model was used to test program differences in team attitudes and professional identity post-IPE training. Results supported full-mediation, such that program differences in team attitudes and professional identity were contingent on students’ post-training reports of IP experiences (transfer climate). In turn, transfer climate’s effects on team attitudes and professional identity were partially mediated by two IP variables: 1) normative beliefs (professional valuation), and 2) affective reactions (collaboration comfort). The findings contribute to the identification of ‘curricula design factors’ as potential confounds of program-differences in learner outcomes following early IPE. We discuss the limited value of program differences in learner outcomes, particularly for studies of early IPE effectiveness.
关键词:Interdisciplinary Medical Education; Qualities/Skills/Values/Attitudes; Professional Development