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Inter-professional prescribing masterclass for medical students and non-medical prescribing students (nurses and pharmacists): a pilot study

Kinnear, M; Paterson, R; Rolfe, A; Coll, A; Kinnear, Moira

Authors

M Kinnear

A Rolfe

A Coll

Moira Kinnear



Abstract

Background and aims Prescribing errors cause significant patient morbidity and mortality. Current legislation allows prescribing by different health professions. Inter-professional collaboration and learning may result in safer prescribing practice. This study aimed to develop, pilot and test the feasibility of a simulated inter-professional prescribing masterclass for non-medical prescribing students, medical students and pharmacists.


Methods and results A three-scenario, simulated patient session was designed and implemented by an expert panel. Medical students, non-medical prescribing students and pharmacists worked together to formulate and implement evidence-based prescriptions. The Readiness for Inter-professional Learning Score (RIPLS) and a self-efficacy score were administered to the students and the Trust in Physician Score to the simulated patients. Overall, the RIPLS and self-efficacy scores increased. Pharmacists showed the highest rating in the Trust in Physician score. Post masterclass group discussions suggested that the intervention was viewed as a positive educational experience.


Conclusion An inter-professional prescribing masterclass is feasible and acceptable to students. It increases self-efficacy, readiness for inter-professional learning and allows students to learn from, about and with each other. A larger study is warranted and the use of feedback from simulated patients explored further

Citation

Kinnear, M., Paterson, R., Rolfe, A., Coll, A., & Kinnear, M. (2015). Inter-professional prescribing masterclass for medical students and non-medical prescribing students (nurses and pharmacists): a pilot study. Scottish Medical Journal, 60(4), 202-207. https://doi.org/10.1177/0036933015606583

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Sep 23, 2015
Online Publication Date Sep 23, 2015
Publication Date 2015-11
Deposit Date Oct 22, 2015
Journal Scottish Medical Journal
Print ISSN 0036-9330
Electronic ISSN 2045-6441
Publisher SAGE Publications
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 60
Issue 4
Pages 202-207
DOI https://doi.org/10.1177/0036933015606583
Public URL http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/9196
Publisher URL http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0036933015606583