Believe the H.I.P.E.: Hematology-Oncology Inter Professional Education to improve provider collaboration at an inpatient tertiary medical center.

Authors

Richard Martin, III

Richard Lewis Martin

Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN

Richard Lewis Martin , Anna Hux , Ryan Miller , Mario Davidson , Leora Horn , Jill Gilbert

Organizations

Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN

Research Funding

Other

Background: With projected provider shortages and increasing pharmaceutical complexity, Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) and Pharmacists are becoming increasingly utilized members of hematology/oncology teams. Despite significant interdependence in practice, inter-professional training remains rare. Medical IPE has been shown to improve learning satisfaction and attitudes, however, IPE has seldom incorporated inter-professionalism into content development nor has it been evaluated in terms of sustainability. Methods: We developed a pilot IPE curriculum consisting of six, 1-hour long, case-based sessions. A preparation phase required a lead APP, Fellow, and Pharmacist to collectively build a case around three teaching points; 1) diagnosis, 2) treatment, and 3) coordination of care. The APP and Pharmacist presented the case while the Fellow moderated to ensure active participation among all groups. Surveys on collaboration, interaction, interest, and connection, as well as open-ended comments on strengths and areas for improvement were collected after each session ( > 80% completion rate). Results: With 3 of 6 sessions completed (02/19), attendance was stable, averaging 10 of 18 (Fellow), 5 of 8 (APP), and 3 of 6 (Pharmacist). Sessions were rated an average of 4.6/5 on collaboration, 4.5/5 interactive, 4.7/5 application, 4.3/5 communication, and 4.2/5 professionalism. 69% of attendees reported being more likely to attend future conferences. 65% reported feeling more connected to the care team. The most common suggestion for improvement was giving more teaching opportunities to the APPs. Session leaders were initially recruited but quickly transitioned to eager volunteers. Conclusions: Our IPE curriculum shows promising initial sustainability with perceived high marks in collaboration and applicability. Incorporating inter-professionalism into content development and longitudinal delivery to providers in practice provides a novel approach to educating IP teams. Future steps include ensuring continued sustainability, conducting qualitative and quantitative analysis, and dissemination to other units.

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Abstract Details

Meeting

2019 ASCO Annual Meeting

Session Type

Poster Session

Session Title

Education Research and Professional Development

Track

Medical Education and Professional Development

Sub Track

Education Research

Citation

J Clin Oncol 37, 2019 (suppl; abstr 10538)

DOI

10.1200/JCO.2019.37.15_suppl.10538

Abstract #

10538

Poster Bd #

117

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