Professional development in integrative health through an interprofessional online course in clinical settings.
Explore (NY)
; 17(6): 505-512, 2021.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Although there is mounting clinical and cost-effectiveness evidence supporting integrative healthcare (IH), a significant knowledge gap hinders widespread adoption by health professionals. INTERVENTION Foundations in Integrative Health (FIH), a 32-h online competency-based interprofessional course to address this knowledge gap.METHODS:
The course was pilot-tested by an interprofessional sample of providers in various clinical settings as professional and staff development. OUTCOMEMEASURES:
Prior to and following the course, participants completed an IH knowledge test, an IH self-efficacy self-assessment, and validated measures of burnout, wellness behaviors, and attitudes toward IH, interprofessional teams, and patient involvement. Evaluation surveys were administered following each unit and the course.RESULTS:
Thirty-one percent of the participants (n = 214/690) completed the course. Pre/post course improvements were found in IH knowledge, IH self-efficacy, attitudes towards IH and interprofessional teams, and several wellness behaviors. The course was positively evaluated with 81% of the participants indicating interest in applying IH principles in their practice and 92% reported that the course enhanced their clinical experience.CONCLUSION:
This study demonstrates the outcomes of a multi-site, online IH curriculum offered to a diverse group of health professionals in various clinical settings. This course may allow clinical settings to offer an interprofessional, IH curriculum even with limited on-site faculty expertise.Palavras-chave
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2021
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