Exploring medical students’ early experiences of interacting with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT): A qualitative study

Abstract

Background:Interprofessional education relates to educators and learners from two or more different health professions working together to create a collaborative learning environment which aims to improve patient care and teamwork. Part of a doctor's role requires an understanding and respect for the multiple professions involved in patient care and an ability to work within an interprofessional team. Development of future NHS highlights a central role for IPE. This study aims to explore the early experiences that medical students have with the MDT, looking at IPE at Barts and London School of Medicine and Dentistry. It aims to understand students preconceptions of different professional roles involved in patient care, and the effect of these shadowing experiences on these views, and explore students opinions on what are the barriers to effective interprofessional collaboration. Methods:Phase 1: Thematic analysis of student reflections 50 reflections used Organised using Nvivo Thematic analysis approach Tree like framework of codes and subcodes Phase 2: Focus group and interviews