Perceptions of interprofessional collaboration among University of Montreal’s pediatric residents rotating through the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit: Mixed-method analysis of the current situation and recommendations for future innovative teaching-learning activities

<ns5:p>Background Interprofessional collaboration is essential for healthcare workers in intensive care units. To collaborate effectively, doctors must be trained in medical schools. Unfortunately, training is uneven across residency programs. The objectives of this project were to explore the collaborative training needs of pediatric residents at the University of Montreal program and then make recommendations for the development of future training activities. Methods This was a mixed-methods study. Results Our study explored perceptions of collaboration between residents and their colleagues (doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists), and the barriers and facilitators to training, particularly during the pediatric intensive care rotation. Conclusions This study provides helpful and insightful suggestions for fostering interprofessional education among pediatric trainees. Interventions must be implemented locally to better clarify the role of the resident within the team, provide more support to physician teachers, and integrate the rest of the professional team into training and assessment.</ns5:p>