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Introduction: Interprofessional collaborative practice (ICP) is essential for optimizing patient outcomes in health care settings. Experiential learning (EL) is a method of modeling ICP to students during their education. No studies have evaluated the lasting impact of EL on self-reported clinical practice after students graduate. The aims of this study are to (a) examine what opportunities for ICP are available for alumni in current health care settings and (b) explore the early career impact of interprofessional EL on self-reported current clinical practice. Methods: This study utilized a mixed-methods design using descriptive statistics and a phenomenological approach. Participants included Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy (MAMFT) alumni who previously participated as graduate students in Balanced Families (BF), an interprofessional EL program. Sixty-four alumni were contacted through e-mail, of which 17 (27%) agreed to be interviewed. Results: Quantitative data were analyzed utilizing descriptive statistics to describe demographics and summarize Likert scale responses. Qualitative data were analyzed using an interpretative phenomenological analysis approach. Five major themes were reflected in the transcripts: (a) The impact of interprofessional experiential learning on future clinical practice, (b) The value of holistic approaches, (c) The collaboration in holistic care, (d) The interconnected health care system and family system, and (e) The development of empathy for patients and their families. Discussion: Interprofessional EL positively impacted DPT and MAMFT alumni, improving interprofessional communication skills and leading to more holistic approaches to care. Study outcomes support continued implementation of interprofessional EL in health care graduate study programs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: A growing recognition of the need for specialized training to prepare health care providers to work in integrated care (IC) settings requires innovative methods to educate learners. There is an opportunity to provide IC trainees with relevant experiential opportunities to practice these techniques using simulation-based learning, a well-established training approach in medical education. Method: This pilot study sought to examine the feasibility of using simulation-based learning in the interprofessional training of Marital and Family Therapy (MFT) and Family Nursing Practitioner (FNP) trainees in relevant integrated care competencies. Participants included 26 learners (21 MFT and five FNP). The case simulation event involved students completing a video telehealth clinical encounter involving a warm handoff. Clinical faculty observed trainees, completed a checklist designed specifically for the event, and provided feedback directly after the event. Results: Trainees reported high satisfaction with the use of simulation-based learning. Observational coding revealed that trainees successfully implemented many elements of a warm handoff, however, aspects involving interprofessional communication, brief intervention, and follow-up planning appeared more challenging. Discussion: Increased utilization of interprofessional case simulation training in masters and doctoral level behavioral health programs could help accelerate the development of a competent integrated care workforce. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Reviews the documentary film, UNSTUCK: An OCD Kids Movie by Kelly Anderson and Chris Baier (2017). In the film, Anderson and Baier interview six children diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), whom they refer to as "kid experts." It provides a new way of educating the public on a psychological disorder that is often casually referenced but frequently misunderstood. With its focus on children and their families, UNSTUCK offers families, educators, therapists, and researchers alike a viewpoint often overlooked in current film and literature regarding OCD: the viewpoints of the children and adolescents themselves. Individuals working in pediatrics or family therapy, thosewith personal or family experience with OCD, and those interested in learning more about the patient-child experience of psychiatric disorders and corresponding impact on family dynamics will be interested in this film. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]