Lindsay
Pendleton,
SPT
Student
Regis University
Lindsay has seen firsthand the cracks in the healthcare system that stem from a breakdown in communication between professionals. She would like to see this change for the betterment of patient care. With greater communication and understanding, there can be more successful relationships to improve the healthcare system overall. She believes the interprofessional education she has received is invaluable and will continue to advocate for its use long after graduation.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
Background:Interprofessional Education (IPE) has been established as an effective implementation for Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students to understand the roles of other healthcare providers, foster professional identity, and develop competency in providing care within a model of interprofessional collaboration. Since the development of the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been numerous issues preventing proper communication between healthcare professionals. This research aims to determine if there is a difference in performance scores on the Interprofessional Professional Assessment (IPA…