Título: Effect of an authentic design thinking learning experience on collaboration, social problem-solving and satisfaction in physiotherapy and dietetics students

Autor: Dervan, Nicola; Corish, Clare; Murrin, Celine; Shaw, Annelie; Kenny, Caoimhe; Carey, Mags; Charles, Ruth; O'Donoghue, Grainne

Resumen: [EN] Aims: This study aimed to assess i) the effect of a design thinking learning experience in an authentic ‘real world’ environment on physiotherapy and dietetics students’ skills in collaboration and social problem-solving and ii) their satisfaction with the learning experience. Methods: A single group, quasi-experimental study with a pre- and post-test design involving 46 physiotherapy and dietetics students. Data were collected using self-administered anonymous questionnaires: the Interprofessional Collaborative Competency Attainment Scale-Revised, the Social Problem-Solving Inventory-Revised Short Form and a bespoke questionnaire exploring student satisfaction with the experience. Results: Mean scores for collaboration were significantly higher following the learning experience. Social problem-solving skills did not change. Students reported satisfaction with engagement, support, and structure of the learning experience. Conclusions: A design thinking approach can improve skills in interprofessional collaboration.  Students reported satisfaction with the learning experience. The development and assessment of social problem-solving skills using a design thinking approach requires further research before definitive conclusions can be drawn on this topic.

URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10251/207907

Fecha: 2024-06-20

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