Use of Interprofessional Education Module (IPE) for Postgraduate Training-an Innovative T-L Method for Collaborative Learning.

Abstract

Introduction: The postgraduates (PGs) training of maxillofacial surgery today needs an innovative teaching method. This is especially for increasing scope of the speciality, the need of speciality to team up with other medical specialities and gaining the surgical competency immediately after training. Interprofessional education (IPE) is one additional teaching method. It is an important pedagogical approach for preparing health professions students to provide patient care in a collaborative team environment.

Aim: To assess improvement of resident's knowledge of and attitude towards the multidisciplinary approach to facial trauma management using Interprofessional Education module (IPE).

Objectives: 1. To assess gain in knowledge of residents and 2. To assess the change in attitude of residents.

Method: A prospective interventional study with 30 postgraduates participants from three disciplines underwent the IPE module planned. The assessment was done by MCQ pre- & post-questionnaire and structured viva voce for knowledge gain. For change in attitude, the attitude towards healthcare teams (ATHCT) questionnaire (prepost) was used. The descriptive statistics was used.

Conclusion: IPE module is an effective clinical and service-based quality improvement education mode for postgraduates. There is definite gain in knowledge and improvement in attitude of residents.