Interprofessional Podiatric Surgical Simulation A Pilot Study

Background: Interprofessional collaboration is key to quality outcomes in the healthcare systems of today. Simulation is a common tool in podiatric medical education, and interprofessional education has become more common in podiatric medicine programs. Interprofessional simulation is the blending of these educational strategies. Methods: A quantitative design was used to determine the impact of an isolated interprofessional podiatric surgical simulation between nurse anesthesia and podiatric medical students. Results: Statistically significant differences were observed among participants between preintervention and postintervention surveys using the revised Interdisciplinary Education Perception Scale. Conclusions: Interprofessional simulation can be an effective educational opportunity for podiatric medical and nurse anesthesia students. (J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 105(4): 331-337, 2015)