Improving Interprofessional Attitudes Towards Mental and Physical Comorbidities: The Effectiveness of High Fidelity Simulation Training Versus Roleplay

Aim: To compare the effects of simulation and roleplay training for mental-physical comorbidities on interprofessional attitudes.

Method: 128 Participants took part in one of two courses: a simulation workshop or a didactic and roleplay-based course. Scores were collected pre- and post-course and compared.

Findings: Simulation significantly improved attitudes towards interprofessional collaboration,whereas the roleplay course highlighted no significant changes post-course.

Contribution: Simulation is an effective educational and training tool for mental healthcare and mental-physical comorbidities. It significantly improved attitudes toward interprofessional collaboration across communication, shared learning, teamwork, and problem-solving.

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