Keywords

coaching, communication, interprofessional education, medical students, motivational interviewing, nursing students

 

Authors

  1. Feather, Rebecca A. PhD, RN, NE-BC
  2. Carr, Doug E. MD, FACS
  3. Reising, Deanna L. PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, ANEF
  4. Garletts, Derrick M. BSN, RN, MPH

Abstract

Past research indicates that inadequacies in health care delivery create substantial preventable quality issues that can be addressed through improving relationships among clinicians to decrease the negative effects on patient outcomes. The purpose of this article is to describe the implementation of an interprofessional education project with senior nursing and third-year medical students working in teams in a clinical setting. Results include data from focus groups conducted at the conclusion of the project.