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A Web-Based Interprofessional Education Program For School Nurses And Athletic Trainers: A Pilot Study, Lauren Ashley Welsch
A Web-Based Interprofessional Education Program For School Nurses And Athletic Trainers: A Pilot Study, Lauren Ashley Welsch
Health Services Research Dissertations
Background: Interprofessional education (IPE) programs have been shown effective in improving interprofessional collaborative practice (ICP) through increased communication and teamwork amongst healthcare professionals with the ultimate goal of improving patient safety and outcomes. However, their use and subsequent outcomes have not been reported amongst athletic trainers (ATs) and school nurses (SNs) in secondary school healthcare. The purpose of this study is to develop, implement and evaluate an IPE program designed to meet the needs of this unique healthcare setting. In addition, qualitative analysis will further describe the communication between ATs and SNs. Methods: A mixed method exploratory design was employed. …