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Global Cafe – Interprofessional Education in Saudi Arabia and Oman – 7 March 2024 🗓

Interprofessional Education in Saudi Arabia and Oman

7 March 2024
14:00 UTC/18:00 Gulf Standard Time/17:00 Arabian Standard Time/9:00 Eastern Time

 

Co-sponsored by the Arab Network for Interprofessional Collaboration (ANIC)
Moderator: Dr. Eman Moussa El-labbad

 

PRESENTATION #1:

OPTIMAL: Creating Opportunities of Practices for Teamwork to IMprove Advancements of Learning

Presenter: Azad Godus (Saudi Arabia)
Description:

Implementing Interprofessional education among healthcare practitioners is part of the mission of providing the best educational opportunities that will reflect on patient care. Interprofessional education has a great impact on patient safety and patient care. Therefore, improving the awareness and addressing the importance of the core competencies was part of the initial plan.

The content was developed to include interaction and simulation-based learning to improve participants’ experiences in the session. Educational sessions were designed to measure the knowledge of participants before and after the session. Multidisciplinary audience was invited in each session to get interdisciplinary perspectives.

Abstract:

Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) is defined by the (WHO) as “when members from two or more professions learn with, from, and about each other to enable effective collaboration and improve health outcomes”.

Our approach involved forming an IPE education team with diverse disciplines which possessed T3 certification. We developed activities based on IPCE principles and specific learning objectives to address the significance of IPCE in healthcare, identify and address potential conflicts that could hinder patient care, and promote an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of different healthcare professions.

Cases of Patient-related issues, medical errors, and safety alerts reported to the patient safety team in Quality Management were shared with the IPE team for review/ analysis to identify areas resolvable through IPCE. Ineffective communication and poor collaboration led to patient dissatisfaction, misdiagnosis, and other problems. We aimed to establish communication standards and foster collaborative practice through IPCE.

Our initiative is to present the chosen real case studies through “Patient Care through Collaborative Practice” sessions. Attendees from multiple healthcare professions, including department heads, analysed those reported cases to learn and draw conclusions.

Only 5% were initially aware of IPE, but after the sessions, awareness increased to 91%. Sessions explored the roles and responsibilities of ten professions. Participant feedback showed a positive impact on team dynamics, improving communication, empowerment, trust, and potentially enhancing patient satisfaction.

The activities not only increased knowledge but also improved communication channels, fostered anticipatory thinking, and enhanced behavioural skills. IPCE played a vital role in improving collaboration and patient safety.

In summary, IPCE promotes collaboration for better healthcare outcomes. Through case studies and sessions, attendees increased awareness of IPCE and improved team dynamics. The activities enhanced communication, empowerment, trust, and patient satisfaction. IPCE contributes to improved competencies and patient safety.

Author(s): Azad Godus, M.S.Edu, CCIF, MT, Manal Badawi, MD, Hamsah Alkamli , Samer Althaqafi, Hala Ansari, Samahwer Alamoudi

Azad Godus, M.S.Ed, LDF-CC, CPHHA, MT

Azad Godus is the Head of Continuous Medical Education at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. As the Head Manager of CME at KFSH&RC Jeddah, he has more than 20 years of experience in healthcare industry, focused in Learning and Development, as well as Molecular diagnostics. In 2021, Implemented the IPE program among healthcare practitioners at KFSH&RC. He holds a master degree in Education Entrepreneurship – University of Pennsylvania as well as a Leadership fellowship in Learning and Development at the Cleveland Clinic. He is a Certified Instructor and Facilitator through the Healthcare Leadership Academy.

Author email: azadgodus@gmail.com

 

PRESENTATION #2:

Health Professional students’ Attitude, Perception, and Readiness towards Interprofessional Education and Practice in Oman

Presenter: Dr. Maria Pramila D’Costa (Oman)
Abstract:

Objectives: Interactive learning through interprofessional education enhances collaborative practice. This study aims to determine the attitude, perception, and readiness of Omani undergraduate health professions students toward interprofessional education and practice.

Methods: 327 Omani undergraduates across different health fields participated in this cross-sectional study. Data was gathered via an online survey using two previously validated and reliable tools: 1) the Student Perceptions of Interprofessional Clinical Education-revised (SPICE-R2) and 2) the Readiness for Interprofessional Education Scale-modified. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics.

Results: The overall mean score of the students’ attitude and readiness toward interprofessional education was 56.77 (SD = 5.51). The overall mean score of the students’ perception of interprofessional education was 41.42 (SD = 4.56). The overall mean attitude and readiness score and perception score were higher for the pharmacy students than for the rest of the students; however, no statistically significant difference was noted in the scores of attitude and readiness (p > .05) and perception (p > .05).

Conclusions: Overall, the study revealed that all the health professionals in Oman, regardless of the profession, disclosed a favourable attitude, a high state of readiness, and a positive perception of interprofessional education and practice. Furthermore, all health professionals consider teamwork and collaboration essential for better quality care and practice.

Author(s): Maria P. D’Costa, MSN , Ph.D, Firdous Jahan (Family Medicine), Amal Al Shidi Ph.D.

Maria P. D’Costa, MSN , Ph.D

Dr. Maria Pramila D’Costa has been an Assistant Science Teacher [Nursing] at Oman College of Health Sciences –North Batinah Branch, Suhar, Sultanate of Oman since 2011. With over 20 years of teaching experience in nursing colleges in India and Oman, Dr. Maria is a Doctorate Degree holder in Nursing from JJT University in Rajasthan, India (2022). Her dissertation title was “Health Professional Students’ Behaviour Intentions to Engage in Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice: A Theory-Based Study.” Dr. Maria is very passionate about engaging in academic research with a focus of interest on IPE, Simulation Nursing education, and other pedagogical methods. She is an active researcher in several academic research collaborations locally and internationally. She has also peer-reviewed several articles from reputed journals published at Wolters Kluwers, Scientific Research Publishing, Hindawi, and the Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention and Qeois open peer-reviewing.

Dr.Maria is an active member of several International organizations such as Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL), and INACSL Regional Interest Group (RIG) Oman. An active Research Information Management (RIMs OMAN) member, an approved peer-reviewer, and an active Institutional Research Committee member.

Besides teaching and clinical supervision, Dr. Maria enjoys guiding undergraduate students’ research projects and building capacity for faculty research in her college. She is currently involved in several studies in various academic domains, scholarly publications, and presentations at national and international conferences as a Principal Investigator.

Besides her academic interests, she is a great cook and singer.

Author email: mariapramila@rediffmail.com

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