Emotional Intelligence and Teamwork Skills Among Undergraduate Engineering and Nursing Students: A Pilot Study

Authors

  • Charlotte Lee
  • Michele Bristow University of Waterloo
  • Jason C. Wong University of Toronto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22230/jripe.2018v8n1a260

Keywords:

Industrial engineering, Nursing, Interprofessional education, Emotional intelligence, Undergraduate, Teamwork

Abstract

Background: Healthcare operations require collaboration between healthcare and non-healthcare professionals.

Objectives: To examine: a) the effectiveness of a case-based interprofessional education (IPE) workshop, and b) the association between emotional intelligence (EI) and teamwork skills in nursing and industrial engineering trainees.

Methods: Undergraduate nursing and industrial engineering students (N = 42) participated in a workshop that requires the integration of knowledge from both disciplines. Previously validated instruments were used to assess EI, empathic listening and teamwork skills pre- and post-workshop.

Findings: While results of the multivariate analysis of variance suggested no difference in study variables before and after the workshop, findings from Pearson’s correlation revealed more pairs of significant correlations post-workshop. Positive association between EI and teamwork skills was found post-workshop.

Conclusion: IPE workshops beyond conventional healthcare professions are feasible and welcomed by trainees. EI should be considered an antecedent of teamwork.

Author Biographies

Michele Bristow, University of Waterloo

PhD, EIT

Jason C. Wong, University of Toronto

MD

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Published

2018-03-02

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Articles: Empirical Research