Survey finds varied teaching by interprofessional providers during ICU rotations, highlighting positive student attitudes toward interprofessional education.
Key Points
Medical students reported variable levels of teaching from interprofessional providers in the ICU, highlighting the need for enhanced teaching approaches.
On a 5-point scale, pharmacists were perceived as teaching most frequently, with a mean score of 3.58, compared to respiratory therapists and nurses.
Surveys were distributed across three academic medical centers over a 12-month period to assess interprofessional education during clinical rotations.
Students expressed generally positive attitudes toward interprofessional teaching, with 92% endorsing confidence in interprofessional providers' knowledge and abilities.