This interprofessional education (IPE) research event examines collaboration of care between Physical Therapy (PT) and Physician Assistant (PA) students at the University of South Alabama in the assessment and treatment of back pain. The primary focus of this investigation centers on comparison of virtual interaction versus in-person interaction with standardized patients and whether outcomes demonstrate statistically significant variability. Additionally, the study examines participants' understanding of interdisciplinary roles and explores how this knowledge could potentially influence collaborated care. This IPE event, conducted in partnership with the South Alabama Simulation Lab, utilizes a HIPAA compliant virtual care delivery platform akin to real-world virtual care practices in PT and PA settings.
