Presenter:
Cathy Kline
Authors:
Cathy Kline & Darren Lauscher on behalf of the PULPIT Consortium
Poster Abstract:
Problem: Patient and public involvement (PPI) in interprofessional education (IPE) enhances student learning of person-centred team-based care. There are insufficient opportunities for students to interact with patients in interprofessional settings before clinical training. International collaboration is warranted to develop tools and best practices that can be implemented broadly.
Methods: We are an international consortium of experts from five countries – Canada, Belgium, Portugal, Netherlands, and Slovenia that aims to promote PPI with a 3-year project (PULPIT) to develop and test educational resources involving patients in IPE. We will present data collected from key informant interviews, an international survey and focus groups conducted in October 2024 with educators, students, and patients to identify best practices and strategies for PPI in IPE.
Innovations: The results will be used to create open access educational videos, podcasts, modules and quizzes for a 4-week program. Usability and acceptability will be pilot-tested in the four European countries involved in the consortium. Validation will involve evaluating effectiveness and feasibility in different university settings, ensuring adaptability across various educational contexts.
Implications: CHES participants will get a sneak peek at international consensus recommendations for integrating PPI within IPE frameworks and plans for the creation of a comprehensive educational program and supplementary materials. By integrating PPI within IPE, PULPIT aims to bridge gaps in healthcare education, enhancing the learning experience for students and preparing them to deliver more personalised, patient-centred care. PULPIT champions improved educational outcomes that foster collaboration and shared decision making with patients as equal members of the healthcare team.
3 Key Words: patient partnership, interprofessional collaboration, teaching and learning
