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The use of DVD stories about people with developmental disabilities
within inter-professional education (IPE) across healthcare disciplines was
evaluated. METHODS: First year healthcare students (n = 241) from an IPE unit
responded to an attitude scale before and after viewing and discussing a DVD
portraying the life and healthcare needs of an adult with cerebral palsy; a third
round of data collection occurred later. Qualitative data were obtained from four
first year and six second year tutors who discussed student reactions to the DVD.
Six first year and four second year students participated in focus groups
following viewing of a second DVD, about a young girl with developmental
disabilities and complex health needs. RESULTS: ANOVA of the attitude scores did
not show significant differences from pre- to post-viewing and discussion of the
DVD, nor at a third round of data collection. Qualitative analysis revealed that
the DVDs did cause students to shift assumptions, perceptions and understanding
of the disabilities depicted, and to learn about their own and other professions.
CONCLUSIONS: DVD scenarios of real people with developmental disabilities in real
settings offer a means of providing IPE opportunities. The data also point to the
need and directions for the development of a new attitudinal measure.

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