Learning by Doing: Students’ Experiences of Interprofessional Education and Community Partnership in a Pilot Student-Run Clinic

JiaRong Yap; Patrick Broman; Patrea Andersen; Sharon Brownie

doi:10.5204/ssj.3089

Back

Learning by Doing: Students’ Experiences of Interprofessional Education and Community Partnership in a Pilot Student-Run Clinic

Journal article

Open access

Peer reviewed

Learning by Doing: Students’ Experiences of Interprofessional Education and Community Partnership in a Pilot Student-Run Clinic

JiaRong Yap, Patrick Broman, Patrea Andersen and Sharon Brownie

Student Success, Vol.15(1), pp.122-129

2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5204/ssj.3089

Files and links (2)

pdf

Learning by Doing Students’ Experiences of Interprofessional Education and Community Partnership in a Pilot Student-Run Clinic920.13 kBDownload View

Published VersionCC BY V4.0, Open Access

url

https://doi.org/10.5204/ssj.3089View

Published Version

Abstract

Student-run clinic

interprofessional education

interdisciplinary placement

community outreach

clinical competency

This report presents an evaluation of students’ experiences in a student-run clinic project in Aotearoa New Zealand, aiming to provide interprofessional learning opportunities and accessible health services to the community. Qualitative focus group interviews were conducted with students post-clinical placement. A six-step thematic data analytic approach guided identification of three key themes: placement preparation and understanding expectations, interprofessional relationships and collaboration, and learning experience and value. Students reported positive experiences in this student-run clinic placement, including in respect to collaborative experiences, the development of interprofessional relationships, and value of the learning experience. This report highlights the need for enhanced pre-placement preparation and clarification of expectations regarding a community-based interprofessional placement experience, particularly for first year students. The student-run clinic model has potential to address healthcare disparities and enhance learning through community-engaged experiences. Results provide insights for educational institutions and healthcare providers looking to implement similar initiatives, emphasising collaborative partnerships and student-centred interprofessional education.

Details

Title: Learning by Doing: Students’ Experiences of Interprofessional Education and Community Partnership in a Pilot Student-Run Clinic
Authors: JiaRong Yap (Author) - Waikato Institute of Technology
Patrick Broman (Author) - Waikato Institute of Technology
Patrea Andersen (Author) - Waikato Institute of Technology
Sharon Brownie (Author) - Waikato Institute of Technology
Publication details: Student Success, Vol.15(1), pp.122-129
Publisher: Queensland University of Technology
Date published: 2024
DOI: 10.5204/ssj.3089
ISSN: 2205-0795
Copyright note: Except where otherwise noted, content in this journal is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Licence. As an open access journal, articles are free to use with proper attribution.
Grant note: Trust Waikato Community Impact Grant and Wintec – Te Pūkenga
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - Legacy; Engage Research Lab
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99966894402621
Output Type: Journal article

Metrics

2 File views/ downloads

56 Record Views