Debriefing + Feedback

Debriefing Using the Advocacy-Inquiry Method

In the Advocacy-Inquiry (AI) model of debriefing, the facilitator describes what they observed (advocacy), and then asks participants for their perspective (inquiry). This approach creates a non-judgmental dialogue where students can practice critical reflection, identify their personal frames of reference, and understand how those frames influence their actions. The AI model can also be used to teach debriefing skills to facilitators.

Author: Lisa Guirguis, University of Alberta

Interprofessional Competencies: Communication, Reflection

Document: Debriefing Using the Advocacy-Inquiry Method

Giving + Receiving Feedback

To structure feedback in a clear and constructive way can be a challenge. CORBS (Clear, Owned, Regular, Balanced, Specific) outlines the principles for delivering meaningful feedback in any context. Plus Delta is a simple model for saying what went well and what could be changed. DESC (Describe, Express, Specify, Consequence) provides a structured outline, useful for anyone uncomfortable with giving feedback. Finally, a model for receiving feedback in a constructive manner is presented.

Interprofessional Competencies: Communication

Document: Giving and Receiving Feedback

Interprofessional Facilitation - Prompts + Questions

This resource offers instructors a quick guide to interprofessional debriefing. Providing sample prompts or questions for each of the Canadian Interprofessional Health Collaborative's Domains as well as for each phase of a team debrief.

Author: Health Sciences Education and Research Commons (HSERC)

Document: Interprofessional Facilitation - Prompts and Questions

Using OBEFA to Give Instructor-to-Student Feedback

OBEFA is a scaffold or template for structuring feedback. OBEFA stands for Opening (simply express that you have a concern), Behaviour (describe the behaviour), Effect (describe what happens as a result of the behaviour), Feelings (describe how you feel about this), and Action (suggest working together to resolve your concern). In this video, two students conduct a home care simulation and the facilitator gives feedback.

Author: Health Sciences Education and Research Commons (HSERC)

Interprofessional Competencies: Communication

Documents: Using OBEFA to Give Instructor-to-Student Feedback (video) / (transcript)

Using OBEFA to Give Peer-to-Peer Feedback

OBEFA is a scaffold or template for structuring feedback. OBEFA stands for Opening (simply express that you have a concern), Behaviour (describe the behaviour), Effect (describe what happens as a result of the behaviour), Feelings (describe how you feel about this), and Action (suggest working together to resolve your concern). In this video, a staff member is late for rapid rounds and a colleague gives feedback.

Author: Health Sciences Education and Research Commons (HSERC)

Interprofessional Competencies: Communication, Collaboration

Documents: Using OBEFA to Give Instructor-to-Student Feedback (video) / (transcript)