Interprofessional education module on stress management through healthy diet and regular exercise habits: A team based learning approach

Interprofessional education (IPE) is an integral feature of forward thinking university health education programs. The project aims for stress management through healthy diet and programmed exercise by self-directive learning module for medical students of first year domain. 1. Develop an educational module for stress management through healthy diet and exercises using the principles of team-based learning approach. 2. Implement the module to the first-year undergraduate students. 3. Evaluate the outcomes of the implementation of stress management educational module. A quasi experimental study was conducted using convenience sampling. The study subjects were ninety healthy volunteers from first year MBBS students. Students who agreed to participate were included and those who follow regular exercise and life style were excluded. Informed consent was taken. Before the execution of the education module, a Google form based questionnaire was sent to all the participants via personal email. : Total post-test correct responses were significant than pretest responses for every categories in terms of percentage of involvement. Gender wise both males (P = 0.004) and females (P = 0.001) post-test response was significantly improved, further revealed that the improvement in post-test score was more significant in the females. Out of the 25 categories, 23 showed no significant changes. However, there was notable reduction in anger towards uncontrollable factors post-intervention (χ² = 9.24, df = 4, P = 0.05) and also reduction in the use of stress relief medications for insomnia over the last six months (χ² = 8.39, df = 4, P = 0.08) The intervention program significantly improved daily workout routines and participant feedback indicated enhanced concentration and motivation among students. Sustainability to pertaining diet and exercise habits helps for effective stress management.