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Evaluation of an interprofessional team training program to improve the use of patient safety strategies among healthcare professions students.
October 6, 2021
King AE, Gerolamo AM, Hass RW, et al. J Allied Health. 2021;50(3):175-181.
Teamwork is essential for effective care coordination and patient safety. This study found that this specific educational intervention (TeamSAFE, which consisted of an online learning module and in-person interprofessional teamwork simulations) for medical, nursing, and allied health students improved knowledge of teamwork skills, increased understanding of the roles and responsibilities of different health professions, and the importance of patient safety.
