Evaluation of the effect of simulation-based interprofessional education for senior medical and nursing school students on TEAM performance in advanced life support case management

This study aims to enable senior medical and nursing students to experience emergency service management with a holistic approach at the end of simulation-based interprofessional education and to develop clinical decision-making skills and proficiency related to advanced life support and to evaluate their performance. 11 students from Uludag University 2021-2022 Academic Year Faculty of Medicine and 9 senior students from the Faculty of Health Sciences Nursing Department participated in the research. In the first stage of pre-training, the students took part in the advanced life support case management scenario by first forming a team within their own profession and forming interprofessional groups in the second stage. In the training phase, theoretical courses on the importance of interprofessional education, duties, authorities and responsibilities, emergency case management, management of arrest rhythms were conducted, and skill training practices such as basic life support, advanced airway opening and safe defibrillation were included. After the theoretical explanation and applications, advanced life support scenarios in which medical and nursing students work together were realized. Focus group interviews were held before the scenario practices (with 15 students) and after the training (with 11 students). As a result, it was observed that with the application of simulation-based interprofessional education before graduation, the importance of a holistic approach in patient management, team leadership and teamwork is comprehended, theoretical knowledge can be transfered into practice, and their self-confidence, experience, competence and performance increase.