A very first evaluation of the teaching and learning and particularly on the aspects of acquisition of collaborative tools shows positive attitudes of students towards the implementation of this new training program. Furthermore, a pre-post questionnaire on teamwork aspects reveals significant modifications.

Introduction Simulation is rarely used to help individuals with chronic diseases develop skills. The aim of the study was to provide recommendations for the use of simulation in therapeutic patient education (S-TPE). Methods Expert consensus was achieved with the participation of the following 3 groups of experts: (a) expert patients and caregivers; (b) health professionals specialized in therapeutic patient education (TPE); and (c) simulation experts. Each expert received a list of questions by e-mail in 3 iterations. The synthesis of the 2 first questionnaires resulted in 34 first recommendations voted during the consensus conference meeting. Each recommendation was subject to an extensive literature review. The quality of the evidence and the strength of the recommendations were assessed through the evaluation, development, and evaluation criteria categories (GRADE criteria). The third questionnaire selected and illustrated recommendations more specific to the use of S-TPE. Results At the end of the process, the experts identified 26 recommendations specific to the use of S-TPE. They proposed examples of skills in different diseases and stressed the importance of adapting the conditions of use (location, equipment, time of the care) to the circumstances of the patient learner and skills to be developed. Experts should exercise great caution as this technique presents ethical considerations related to patient care. Conclusions These recommendations underline the fact that simulation could bring added value to TPE. They provide a framework and examples for the experimental use of simulation in TPE. Research into feasibility and acceptability is needed.

Despite the importance of appropriate interprofessional collaboration in health care, it is still insufficiently taught in health professions education. The aim of the study was to conduct a needs assessment among health professionals on the themes and skills to be taught during interprofessional education programs in the context of Swiss primary care. A three round Delphi electronic survey was carried out in order to identify priority themes and skills to be included in such a program. Participants comprised 12 categories of health professionals. Seventy-two participated in the first, 41 in the second and 43 in the third round. Patient communication, case management of chronic conditions, therapeutic patient education, health promotion and prevention, ethics and medication were the most important themes identified. The most important skill was regarded as "to define and then share tasks and responsibilities between professionals". Sub-analysis revealed that both priority themes and skills chosen differed between health professional categories.

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Contexte : Les professionnels et futurs professionnels de la santé ont pour mission de délivrer des soins sûrs et de qualité malgré la complexité croissante des problèmes de santé que présente la population. La collaboration interprofessionnelle est une des solutions prometteuses pour répondre, à long terme, à ces enjeux sanitaires et démographiques. En réponse à ces défis, le Centre interprofessionnel de simulation (CiS) a développé la simulation interprofessionnelle pour enseigner la collaboration interprofessionnelle aux étudiants des différentes filières de formation en santé ainsi qu’aux professionnels en activité. Problématique : Une enquête conduite au CiS a confirmé que la facilitation de simulations interprofessionnelles est particulièrement exigeante pour les formateurs et ce d’autant plus qu’ils l’effectuent en binômes interprofessionnels. Description du programme : Le CiS a donc développé un programme original de formation de formateurs en simulations interprofessionnelles pour leur permettre d’être à la fois efficaces et à l’aise lors de ces enseignements interprofessionnels. Ce programme se décline en trois niveaux : facilitation de simulation, éducation interprofessionnelle et co-facilitation de simulation interprofessionnelle. Au terme de la formation, il est attendu que les formateurs disposent des connaissances et compétences nécessaires à la co-facilitation de simulation interprofessionnelle. Les évaluations reflètent une haute qualité de la formation, avec une adéquation élevée de réponse aux besoins des formateurs. Ceux-ci indiquent augmenter leur niveau de compétences et de connaissances tant en facilitation de simulation qu’en enseignement interprofessionnel. Conclusion : Les formateurs formés sont de meilleurs vecteurs pour le transfert des compétences en collaboration interprofessionnelle auprès des étudiants et dans les milieux cliniques.