An Outcomes Evaluation of an Innovation Studio on Interprofessional Learning, Job Satisfaction, and Intent to Stay Among Clinicians

J Nurs Adm. 2020 Feb;50(2):109-114. doi: 10.1097/NNA.0000000000000850.

Abstract

Objective: Evaluate the use of the Innovation Studio on interprofessional collaboration and attitudes toward interprofessional learning, job satisfaction, and intent to stay.

Background: The healthcare workforce is experiencing high burnout rates, and providers are unsatisfied with their work. Evidence supports that interprofessional collaboration is a key strategy to increase job satisfaction and intent to stay in healthcare professionals. The Innovation Studio is a tool to engage healthcare providers in interprofessional collaboration.

Methods: A pretest/posttest evaluation of the Innovation Studio with 14 healthcare professionals was conducted with self-reported scores on job satisfaction, readiness for interprofessional learning, and intent to stay as outcomes.

Results: Positive effects were found on interprofessional learning and intent to stay, but not job satisfaction. Eleven interprofessional projects were developed. Responses to open-ended questions indicated satisfaction with the Innovation Studio.

Conclusions: The Innovation Studio was successful in stimulating numerous interprofessional projects and had a positive effect on interprofessional learning and intent to stay.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Attitude of Health Personnel*
  • Burnout, Professional / psychology*
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Female
  • Health Personnel / psychology*
  • Humans
  • Interprofessional Relations*
  • Job Satisfaction*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nursing Staff, Hospital / psychology*
  • Personnel Turnover*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires