Implementing an interprofessional narrative medicine program in academic clinics: Feasibility and program evaluation

Interprofessional education (IPE) is a critical component of medical education and is affected by the characteristics of the clinical teams in which students and residents train. However, clinical teams are often shaped by professional silos and hierarchies which may hinder interprofessional collabo...

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Published in:Perspectives on medical education 2019-02, Vol.8 (1), p.52-59
Main Authors: Gowda, Deepthiman, Curran, Tayla, Khedagi, Apurva, Mangold, Michael, Jiwani, Faiz, Desai, Urmi, Charon, Rita, Balmer, Dorene
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Cooperative Behavior
Education
Education, Medical
Feasibility Studies
Female
Health education
Health Occupations - education
Humans
Interprofessional education
Interprofessional Relations
Male
Medical Education
Medicine
Middle Aged
Narrative Medicine
Primary Health Care
Program Evaluation
Show and Tell
Surveys and Questionnaires
Writing instruction
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Summary:Interprofessional education (IPE) is a critical component of medical education and is affected by the characteristics of the clinical teams in which students and residents train. However, clinical teams are often shaped by professional silos and hierarchies which may hinder interprofessional collaborative practice (IPCP). Narrative medicine, a branch of health humanities that focuses on close reading, reflective writing, and sharing in groups, could be an innovative approach for improving IPE and IPCP. In this report, we describe the structure, feasibility, and a process-oriented program evaluation of a narrative medicine program implemented in interprofessional team meetings in three academic primary care clinics. Program evaluation revealed that a year-long narrative medicine program with modest monthly exposure was feasible in academic clinical settings. Staff members expressed engagement and acceptability as well as support for ongoing implementation. Program success required administrative buy-in and sustainability may require staff training in narrative medicine.
ISSN:2212-2761
2212-277X
2212-277X
DOI:10.1007/s40037-019-0497-2