Title: E-learning education to promote interprofessional education with physicians, pharmacists, nurses and nurse practitioners in (LTC) facilities: promising potential solutions

Authors: Larry W. Chambers, James Conklin, William B. Dalziel, Colla J. MacDonald, Emma J. Stodel

Addresses: Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Health Sciences, Elisabeth Bruyere Research Institute, University of Ottawa, 43 Bruyere Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 5C8, Canada. ' Cadence Human Systems Inc., 6570 Marina Drive, RR2, Manotick, ON K4M 1B3, Canada; Department of Applied Human Sciences, Concordia University, Montreal, QC, Canada. ' Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa ON, Canada. ' Faculty of Education, University of Ottawa, 145 Jean Jacques Lussier, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada. ' Learning 4 Excellence, 749 Long Point Circle, Ottawa, ON K1T 4H5, Canada

Abstract: The Working Together online learning resource to improve collaborative practice (teamwork) includes eight modules. They cover collaborative practice principles and skills, their application to care delivery, and their evaluation in the work environment. Fifty-nine |early adopters| of collaborative practice in 17 long-term care homes field-tested the new resource. Eighty-six percent (51 of 59) completed all sections of the resource, including online questionnaires. Eight teams of learners reported on their experiences. Participants| attitudes towards collaboration did not change. Collaborative knowledge increased after participation in the learning. Participants believed that the resource helped strengthen collaborative practice. Team communications and functioning improved.

Keywords: online learning; e-learning; healthcare education; interprofessional education; collaborative learning; long-term care homes; LTC; teamwork.

DOI: 10.1504/IJBET.2008.016958

International Journal of Biomedical Engineering and Technology, 2008 Vol.1 No.3, pp.233 - 249

Published online: 01 Feb 2008 *

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