October 31, 2023
The aim of the study was to collect the perceptions and experiences of lecturers in universities of applied sciences and professionals of rehabilitation centers on the needs, challenges, and opportunities of the ICF to facilitate the use of the ICF as an interprofessional and person-centered tool for education and practice. Focus groups collected the data in June 2021. A total of 228 statements were identified from 51 participants from 4 countries. The qualitative content analysis was carried out using the New World Kirkpatrick Model. Based on this the distribution of the statements was as follows: Level 1 (Reaction) 8%, Level 2 (Learning) 27%, Level 3 (Behavior) 41%, and Level 4 (Results) 24%. Resulting in recommendations to education, professionals, and organizations. It is important to focus on Level 3 that looks if they are utilizing what they learned at work (e.g., change in behaviors). It would lead to improving collaboration and quality of care. Level 4 (Result) should be the primary goal of all learning. It determines if the learning had a sustainable, positive impact on the organization.
I. Aerts, Jaana Paltamaa, Jaana Ritsilä, Michaela Neubauer, Ursula Hemetek, Claudia de Weerdt, E. van Lingen, Sandra Jorna-Lakke
August 30, 2023
IPROL is a three-day course for bachelor students in dietetics, healthcare and nursing, medicine, physiotherapy, and social work. In small interprofessional groups, the students work together and discuss patient cases. On the third day group presentations on given topics in front of invited colleagues from different professions take place. This course was further developed from the PROMISE pilot course and will be implemented in the program curricula. The students reflect on focus questions by means of a portfolio. These are about group communication, personal and professional development, as well as interprofessional experiences.
Julia Glösmann, Lisa Brunhuber, Michaela Neubauer, Ursula Hemetek
July 7, 2023
In cooperation with a school, 9 students (physiotherapy, dietetics) formed 4 interprofessional teams and worked with 6 pupils (10-12 years old) on their health concerns. The student teams were guided by lecturers but worked independently most of the time.
Claudia Zimmel, Anita Kidritsch, Ursula Hemetek, Wilfried-Donatus Fux, Michaela Neubauer, Christian Freisleben-Teutscher