Degree Name

Department

Nursing

College

Nursing

Defense Date

2018-11-19

Publication Date

2018-12-14

First Faculty Advisor

Shelly Reed, PhD

First Faculty Reader

Katreena Merrill, PhD

Honors Coordinator

Deborah O. Himes, PhD

Keywords

Interprofessional education, mHealth, students, interdisciplinary, teamwork, communication

Abstract

Interprofessional education of students in healthcare professions can lead to positive outcomes for students that are unique in a university setting. The purpose of this thesis is to describe benefits and challenges students encounter when working with students of other majors. This study used a convenience sample of students working on a university project to implement mHealth. Participants responded to two surveys with quantitative and qualitative questions. Students reported greater appreciation for diversity, the necessity of communication skills, and self-awareness of their own responsibilities in a team.