This study evaluated the effectiveness of a six-day patient experience program based on patient safety scenarios. The participants were 46 second- to fourth-year students in health-related majors from four universities in the D region. The interprofes...
This study evaluated the effectiveness of a six-day patient experience program based on patient safety scenarios. The participants were 46 second- to fourth-year students in health-related majors from four universities in the D region. The interprofessional education (IPE) program integrated theoretical lectures with clinical practice in medical institutions and included components on interprofessional understanding, international patient safety goals, patient safety hazard prediction training, and scenario-based patient experiences. Data were analyzed using SPSS; descriptive statistics were applied to general characteristics, and paired t-tests were conducted to assess pre- and post-intervention effects.
The results demonstrated statistically significant improvements in patient safety knowledge (t=−6.04, p<.001), communication skills (t=−4.76, p<.001), and self-efficacy in interprofessional learning (t=−2.37, p=.022) following participation. Within the subdomains of patient safety knowledge, patient identification (t=−4.95, p<.001), surgery/procedures (t=−2.20, p=.033), and infection control (t=−2.20, p=.033) also showed significant gains. These findings confirm the effectiveness of the IPE program in enhancing patient safety knowledge, communication skills, and self-efficacy in interprofessional learning. Future research should develop additional scenarios and employ diverse teaching methods to further evaluate the program's impact. Curriculum reforms or the introduction of extracurricular programs are also recommended to support the integration of IPE in undergraduate health-related programs.