Edinburgh Napier University

  In this session we share findings from our study examining the impact of the use of drama-based education on student nurses’ attitudes towards interprofessional working and nursing advocacy. We discuss the development and evaluation of two plays created and performed by students and patient and public representatives that explore the complexities and realities of working in interprofessional teams in increasingly integrated health and social care landscapes. We then show how our drama-based education led to significant improvements in student nurses’ attitudes to interprofessional working and nursing advocacy. Finally, we make suggestions for how student-created drama can enhance healthcare education.